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BMI for a 5 Foot 7 Woman
At 5'7", a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to roughly 118-159 lb.
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The Short Answer
For a woman who is 5 foot 7 (67 inches), a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 means weighing between about 118 and 159 pounds. Below 118 lb is underweight, 160 to 191 lb is overweight, and 192 lb or more falls in the obese range.
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BMI at Common Weights for 5'7"
The BMI formula is the same for men and women — 703 × weight in lb ÷ height in inches squared — so these values apply to anyone 67 inches tall:
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 18.8 | Normal |
| 140 lb | 21.9 | Normal |
| 160 lb | 25.1 | Overweight |
| 180 lb | 28.2 | Overweight |
How the Number Is Computed
Take 140 lb as an example: 67 × 67 = 4,489, then 703 × 140 ÷ 4,489 = 98,420 ÷ 4,489 ≈ 21.9, comfortably inside the normal band. The calculator above also reports your BMI Prime and the exact healthy weight window for your height.
Why Women May Want a Second Metric
At the same BMI, women typically carry more body fat than men, and BMI ignores where fat is stored. A waist measurement above 35 inches for women signals elevated risk even at a normal BMI, so pair your result with waist circumference or a body fat estimate if the number surprises you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal weight for a 5'7" woman?
There is no single ideal, but the BMI healthy range spans about 118-159 lb. Frame size, muscle mass, and age all shift where in that range you feel and perform best.
Is BMI calculated differently for women?
No. The formula is identical for men and women. Interpretation differs because women carry more essential body fat at any given BMI.
What BMI is considered overweight at 5'7"?
A BMI of 25 or more is overweight, which at 5'7" starts at about 160 lb. Obesity (BMI 30+) begins around 192 lb.
Does age change the healthy BMI range?
The official WHO cutoffs do not change with age, but some research suggests slightly higher BMIs (up to about 27) are associated with the lowest mortality in adults over 65.