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At 5'7" and 170 lbs, your BMI is 26.6, placing you in the Overweight category. A BMI of 26.6 falls in the overweight range (25 to 29.9). Modest reductions in weight through diet and exercise can meaningfully improve health outcomes.
26.6
BMI
Overweight
Category
118-159
Healthy range (lbs)
-11 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 26.6: Overweight
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 118 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 118 to 159 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 160 to 191 lbs | You are here |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 191 lbs | - |
Your BMI of 26.6 puts you in the Overweight category for someone 5'7".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (159 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 11 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 15 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'7" and 170 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
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 26.6 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 26.6 at 5'7" places you in the Overweight 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 118 to 159 lbs for someone 5'7".
At 5'7", a weight of 170 lbs gives a BMI of 26.6, which is in the Overweight category. The healthy weight range for 5'7" is 118 to 159 lbs. This is above the healthy range. Keep in mind BMI does not account for muscle mass or body composition.
A healthy weight for someone 5'7" is between 118 and 159 lbs, based on a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. This range reflects the weights most associated with reduced risk of chronic disease. Individual factors like muscle mass, frame size, and body fat distribution also matter.
To reach low end (118 lbs)
52 lbs to lose
To reach high end (159 lbs)
11 lbs to lose
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