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BMI: 172cm, 85kg
BMI for 172cm tall and 85kg: 28.7 (Overweight). Free BMI calculator with health categories.
28.7 (Overweight)
BMI = 85 / (172/100)^2 = 28.7. Category: Overweight.
How This Was Calculated
Metric: BMI = weight(kg) / height(m)²
Imperial: BMI = 703 × weight(lbs) / height(in)²
Categories: Underweight <18.5 | Normal 18.5-24.9 | Overweight 25-29.9 | Obese ≥30.
Quick Reference Table
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| 172 / 80 | 27.0 (Overweight) |
| 172 / 83 | 28.1 (Overweight) |
| 172 / 84 | 28.4 (Overweight) |
| 172 / 86 | 29.1 (Overweight) |
| 172 / 87 | 29.4 (Overweight) |
| 172 / 90 | 30.4 (Obese) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a healthy BMI?
A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal.
Does BMI account for muscle mass?
No, BMI is a general screening tool and does not distinguish muscle from fat.
Should I use metric or imperial?
Both give the same result. Use whichever you are comfortable with.