178cm and 55 kg | BMI Calculator Male and Female BMI

Your BMI is 17.4

You are classified as mildly underweight.

If you are 178cm and 55 kg, your BMI is 17.4.

What is a healthy weight for a 178cm and 55 kg Male and Female?

If your BMI is 17.4, you are mildly underweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you are , your healthy BMI is between $20_and_$26. So you have to gain 3.6 kg to reach a healthy BMI classification.

BMI ranges for 178cm height

If your height is 178cm and your weight 55 kg pounds Male and Female, find your BMI classification below. You can also look at our BMI charts.

Height Weight Range Weight classification
178cm Below 59 kg Underweight
178cm 59 kg - 79 kg Healthy Weight
178cm 79 kg - 95 kg Overweight
178cm 95 kg and above Obese

What are the health risks associated with BMI 17.4, mildly underweight?

The health risks associated with a BMI below 18.5.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having a low body mass index (underweight classification) is associated with certain health risks:

  • Nutritional deficiencies (osteoporosis, anemia)
  • Weakened immune system
  • Fertility problems

In addition to these health problems, being underweight can also cause low self-esteem and depression.

Facts

Fact 1

34% of adults high school graduate are overweight in the US.

37% of adults college graduate are overweight in the US.

Fact 2

34% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are obese in the US.

37% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are overweight in the US.

Fact 3

32% of adults are obese in the US.

35% of adults are overweight in the US.


Is 55 kg underweight for 178 cm?

Yes, 55 kg is underweight for someone who is 178cm.

Is 55 kg healthy weight for 178 cm?

No, 55 kg is not healthy weight for someone who is 178cm.

Is 55 kg overweight for 178 cm?

No, 55 kg is not overweight for someone who is 178cm.

Is 55 kg obese for 178 cm?

No, 55 kg is not obese for someone who is 178cm.