Key thresholds at 5 ft 8 in
| Threshold | Weight |
|---|---|
| BMI 18.5 | 122 lb |
| BMI 25 | 164 lb |
| BMI 27 | 178 lb |
| BMI 30 | 197 lb |
| BMI 35 | 230 lb |
| BMI 40 | 263 lb |
BMI chart for 5 ft 8 in
| Weight | BMI | Category | GLP-1 label BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb | 15.2 | Underweight | no |
| 110 lb | 16.7 | Underweight | no |
| 120 lb | 18.2 | Underweight | no |
| 130 lb | 19.8 | Healthy | no |
| 140 lb | 21.3 | Healthy | no |
| 150 lb | 22.8 | Healthy | no |
| 160 lb | 24.3 | Healthy | no |
| 170 lb | 25.8 | Overweight | no |
| 180 lb | 27.4 | Overweight | with condition |
| 190 lb | 28.9 | Overweight | with condition |
| 200 lb | 30.4 | Obesity 1 | yes |
| 210 lb | 31.9 | Obesity 1 | yes |
| 220 lb | 33.4 | Obesity 1 | yes |
| 230 lb | 35.0 | Obesity 1 | yes |
| 240 lb | 36.5 | Obesity 2 | yes |
| 250 lb | 38.0 | Obesity 2 | yes |
| 260 lb | 39.5 | Obesity 2 | yes |
| 270 lb | 41.0 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 280 lb | 42.6 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 290 lb | 44.1 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 300 lb | 45.6 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 310 lb | 47.1 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 320 lb | 48.7 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 330 lb | 50.2 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 340 lb | 51.7 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 350 lb | 53.2 | Obesity 3 | yes |
| 360 lb | 54.7 | Obesity 3 | yes |
Weight-management labels (Zepbound, Wegovy) use BMI 30+, or 27+ with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Only a prescriber decides.
How to use it
- Enter your numbers. Switch between US and metric units at any time.
- Results update as you type, and the formula is shown so you can check it.
- Copy the link, save the plan on this device, or print it for your next appointment.
These are estimates, not a diagnosis. A clinician can account for your health history and medicines.
Other heights
BMI doesn't measure body fat directly. Pair it with a body fat estimate.
Common questions
What is a healthy weight for 5 ft 8 in?
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9, or about 122 to 164 lb.
At what weight do I qualify for Zepbound or Wegovy at 5 ft 8 in?
The labels use BMI 30 (about 197 lb at your height), or BMI 27 (about 178 lb) with a weight-related condition. Your prescriber decides.
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