The BMI calculator is based on the international standard for BMI set by the WHO and can be used to calculate weight status categories as well as your personal ideal weight, tell you, what is the BMI for 157 cm and 42 kg? Is 42 kg a good weight for 157 cm? What is the ideal weight for 157 cm in tall?
Your height and weight information:
▸ Height 157 centimeters (1.57 m), imperial is 61.81 inches.
▸ Weight 42 kilograms, imperial is 92.59 pounds.
According to the BMI standard, your height of 157 cm corresponds to an ideal weight of: 54.23 kg (or 119.56 lbs).
Your BMI healthy weight range is 45.6 ~ 61.62 kg
Your current BMI is 17, which is in the lean range. It is recommended that you improve your diet and continue to monitor changes in your BMI.
It is important to check your ideal weight and body fat, but BMI alone cannot help you assess your overall health risk and your BMI calculator is for informational purposes only.
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