BMI Chart for Men
Find your healthy weight range by height. This table covers men from 5'4" (163 cm) to 6'4" (193 cm) using WHO BMI classifications — underweight, normal, overweight, and obese.
Table Legend
Metric Chart (cm / kg)
| Height | Underweight | Normal weight | Overweight | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 cm (5'4") | < 49 kg | 49–66 kg | 67–79 kg | ≥ 80 kg |
| 165 cm (5'5") | < 50 kg | 50–68 kg | 68–81 kg | ≥ 82 kg |
| 168 cm (5'6") | < 52 kg | 52–70 kg | 71–84 kg | ≥ 85 kg |
| 170 cm (5'7") | < 54 kg | 54–72 kg | 73–86 kg | ≥ 87 kg |
| 173 cm (5'8") | < 55 kg | 55–74 kg | 75–89 kg | ≥ 90 kg |
| 175 cm (5'9") | < 57 kg | 57–76 kg | 77–91 kg | ≥ 92 kg |
| 178 cm (5'10") | < 59 kg | 59–79 kg | 80–94 kg | ≥ 95 kg |
| 180 cm (5'11") | < 60 kg | 60–81 kg | 82–97 kg | ≥ 98 kg |
| 183 cm (6'0") | < 62 kg | 62–83 kg | 84–99 kg | ≥ 100 kg |
| 185 cm (6'1") | < 63 kg | 63–85 kg | 86–102 kg | ≥ 103 kg |
| 188 cm (6'2") | < 65 kg | 65–88 kg | 89–105 kg | ≥ 106 kg |
| 190 cm (6'3") | < 67 kg | 67–90 kg | 91–108 kg | ≥ 109 kg |
| 193 cm (6'4") | < 69 kg | 69–93 kg | 94–111 kg | ≥ 112 kg |
Imperial Chart (ft/in · lbs)
| Height | Underweight | Normal weight | Overweight | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4" | < 108 lbs | 108–145 lbs | 146–174 lbs | ≥ 175 lbs |
| 5'5" | < 111 lbs | 111–149 lbs | 150–179 lbs | ≥ 180 lbs |
| 5'6" | < 115 lbs | 115–154 lbs | 155–185 lbs | ≥ 186 lbs |
| 5'7" | < 118 lbs | 118–159 lbs | 160–190 lbs | ≥ 191 lbs |
| 5'8" | < 122 lbs | 122–163 lbs | 164–196 lbs | ≥ 197 lbs |
| 5'9" | < 125 lbs | 125–168 lbs | 169–202 lbs | ≥ 203 lbs |
| 5'10" | < 129 lbs | 129–173 lbs | 174–208 lbs | ≥ 209 lbs |
| 5'11" | < 133 lbs | 133–178 lbs | 179–214 lbs | ≥ 215 lbs |
| 6'0" | < 136 lbs | 136–183 lbs | 184–220 lbs | ≥ 221 lbs |
| 6'1" | < 140 lbs | 140–188 lbs | 189–226 lbs | ≥ 227 lbs |
| 6'2" | < 144 lbs | 144–194 lbs | 195–233 lbs | ≥ 234 lbs |
| 6'3" | < 148 lbs | 148–199 lbs | 200–239 lbs | ≥ 240 lbs |
| 6'4" | < 152 lbs | 152–204 lbs | 205–245 lbs | ≥ 246 lbs |
How BMI is Calculated
BMI = weight (kg) ÷ height² (m²). For example, a man who is 180 cm tall and weighs 80 kg has a BMI of 80 ÷ 3.24 = 24.7 — well within the normal range.
The WHO defines normal weight as a BMI of 18.5–24.9. The boundaries in this chart are exact: the normal column is the weight range that produces a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 at that height.
BMI for Men: What the Research Says
Large studies consistently show that men with BMI in the 18.5–24.9 range have the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality. However, BMI is an imperfect tool for men specifically because:
- Muscle mass: Men carry more lean mass than women. A muscular man can have a BMI of 27 while carrying very little body fat. The chart would label him "overweight" even though his health risk is low.
- Waist circumference matters too: Men with a waist above 94 cm (37 in) face elevated cardiometabolic risk regardless of BMI. Above 102 cm (40 in) risk rises substantially.
- Age shifts: After 40, men naturally gain fat and lose muscle, so BMI can underestimate risk in older men at the same BMI value.
Average BMI for Men by Age (US)
| Age group | Average BMI | Average weight (5'9" / 175 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 20–29 | 26.5 | ~78 kg / ~172 lbs |
| 30–39 | 27.5 | ~81 kg / ~179 lbs |
| 40–49 | 28.2 | ~83 kg / ~183 lbs |
| 50–59 | 28.6 | ~84 kg / ~186 lbs |
| 60–69 | 28.8 | ~85 kg / ~187 lbs |
Source: NHANES data (CDC). The average adult American man is overweight by WHO standards. Being average is not the same as being healthy.
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