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Healthy Weight for 185 cm (6 ft 1 in): BMI Range
For an adult 185 cm tall, a healthy weight by BMI is about 63 to 85 kg (140 to 188 lb). For South and East Asian adults, lower cut-offs give 63 to 79 kg.
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For adults 18 and over. Not for pregnancy, children or very muscular athletes.
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How BMI works
- BMI = weight in kg ÷ (height in metres)². For example 70 kg and 1.75 m: 70 ÷ 3.06 = 22.9.
- WHO adult ranges: under 18.5 below the healthy range, 18.5 to 24.9 healthy, 25 to 29.9 overweight, 30 and over obesity.
- For people of South Asian, Chinese and other Asian backgrounds, WHO and NICE use lower lines: 23 and 27.5, because health risks start at a lower BMI.
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📚 Official sources: WHO: Obesity and overweight fact sheet · NICE PH46: BMI for Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups
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BMI ranges at 185 cm
For an adult who is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall, a BMI in the healthy range of 18.5 to 24.9 means a weight of about 63 kg (140 lb) to 85 kg (188 lb).
For people of South Asian, Chinese and other East Asian background, health risks start at a lower BMI, so NICE and the WHO suggest a lower line of 23. On that scale the healthy range at 185 cm is about 63 kg (140 lb) to 79 kg (173 lb).
| BMI range | Standard (WHO) | South & East Asian |
|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | under 63 kg (140 lb) | under 63 kg (140 lb) |
| Healthy | 63–85 kg | 63–79 kg |
| Above healthy | 85–103 kg | 79–94 kg |
BMI is a quick screening number for adults. It doesn't measure body fat directly and doesn't fit pregnancy, children, older adults with low muscle or very muscular athletes. A doctor can tell you what's right for you.
Questions people ask
What is a healthy BMI?+
For most adults, 18.5 to 24.9. For South Asian, Chinese and other East Asian adults, NICE and the WHO suggest health risks start from 23.
Is BMI accurate?+
It's a useful quick check for most adults, but it can't tell muscle from fat and doesn't look at where fat is stored. Waist size and other checks with a doctor give a fuller picture.
Can I use it for children or in pregnancy?+
No. Children and teens need age- and sex-specific charts, and BMI isn't used to judge weight in pregnancy. Ask a doctor or midwife.