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At 5'5" and 120 lbs, your BMI is 20, placing you in the Normal category. A BMI of 20 falls in the healthy range (18.5 to 24.9). This is associated with the lowest risk of weight-related health complications.
20
BMI
Normal
Category
111-150
Healthy range (lbs)
In range
Weight status
BMI 20: Normal
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 111 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 111 to 150 lbs | You are here |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 151 to 180 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 180 lbs | - |
Your BMI of 20 puts you in the Normal category for someone 5'5".
You are within the healthy weight range of 111 to 150 lbs for 5'5". Focus on body composition: maintaining or building lean mass while keeping body fat in a healthy range.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'5" and 120 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
For someone 5'5", the healthy weight range based on BMI is 111 to 150 lbs. At 111 lbs, BMI is 18.5 (lower boundary of healthy). At 150 lbs, BMI is 24.9 (upper boundary of healthy). Below 111 lbs is underweight; above 150 lbs is overweight.
BMI only uses height and weight. Body fat percentage measures actual fat tissue as a proportion of total weight, making it more precise for body composition assessment. Two people with the same BMI of 20 can have very different body fat percentages depending on muscle mass. Athletes often have BMI values above 25 while maintaining low body fat. Use body fat percentage to set specific fitness goals.
A BMI of 20 at 5'5" places you in the Normal category. BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared, then multiplying by 703. The healthy range is 18.5 to 24.9, which translates to 111 to 150 lbs for someone 5'5".
At 5'5", a weight of 120 lbs gives a BMI of 20, which is in the Normal category. The healthy weight range for 5'5" is 111 to 150 lbs. This is within the healthy range. Keep in mind BMI does not account for muscle mass or body composition.
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