BMI for 85 kg and 160 cm
Using Indian BMI standards (ICMR / WHO Asia-Pacific guidelines)
Your BMI
33.2
Obese (Class II)
Ideal weight for 160 cm (Indian standard)
47 – 59 kg
Significant health risks. Medical consultation recommended alongside a diet and fitness program.
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Healthy Weight Range
53.5–66.2 kg
Weight to Lose
3.8 kg to Normal
BMI Prime
0.97
| Category | BMI Range (South Asian) |
|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5 – 22.9 |
| Overweight | 23 – 27.4 |
| Obese I | 27.5 – 32.4 |
| Obese II+ | ≥ 32.5 |
This calculator is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health routine.
What is the BMI for 85 kg and 160 cm?
The BMI for 85 kg weight and 160 cm height is 33.2 — Obese on the standard WHO scale and Obese (Class II) on the Indian/Asia-Pacific scale. The healthy weight for 160 cm is 47.4–63.7 kg (WHO BMI 18.5–24.9), or the stricter 47–59 kg (Indian BMI 18.5–22.9) recommended by the ICMR.
BMI 33.2 on both classification scales
WHO / International
Asia-Pacific / India (ICMR)
A BMI of 33.2 is classified as Obese internationally and Obese (Class II) under the lower Indian cutoffs, which flag health risk from a BMI of 23 rather than 25.
Healthy weight range for 160 cm
WHO healthy range (BMI 18.5–24.9)
47.4 – 63.7 kg
international standard
Indian healthy range (BMI 18.5–22.9)
47 – 59 kg
ICMR / Asia-Pacific
Above the healthy range by
21.3 kg over
to reach 63.7 kg
At 85 kg you are about 21.3 kg above the 63.7 kg upper limit of the healthy WHO range for 160 cm.
Reaching a healthy weight from 85 kg
To move from 85 kg into the healthy range you would aim to lose about 21.3 kg (down to 63.7 kg). A safe, sustainable pace is 0.5 kg per week, which needs roughly a 550 kcal/day calorie deficit.
21.3 kg
to lose
~43 weeks
at 0.5 kg/week (≈ 10 months)
~550 kcal
daily deficit
In practice that means eating roughly 2093 kcal/day (men) or 1835 kcal/day (women) from the maintenance estimates below, ideally combining a modest food reduction with more daily movement rather than dieting alone. Losing faster than about 1 kg/week is rarely advisable without medical supervision.
Estimated daily calories at 85 kg / 160 cm
Men (maintenance)
2643 kcal/day
BMR 1705 kcal × 1.55 activity
Women (maintenance)
2385 kcal/day
BMR 1539 kcal × 1.55 activity
These figures use the Mifflin-St Jeor BMR equation and assume age 30 with moderate activity (exercise 3–5 days a week, activity factor 1.55). They are estimates only — your actual needs shift with age, sex, muscle mass, and how active you really are. To lose about 0.5 kg/week, subtract roughly 550 kcal/day from these numbers.
How BMI changes near 85 kg (at 160 cm)
| Weight | BMI | WHO category | Indian category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 kg | 29.3 | Overweight | Obese (Class I) |
| 80 kg | 31.2 | Obese | Obese (Class II) |
| 85 kg (this page) | 33.2 | Obese | Obese (Class II) |
| 90 kg | 35.2 | Obese | Obese (Class II) |
| 95 kg | 37.1 | Obese | Obese (Class II) |
At 160 cm, every 5 kg changes your BMI by about 2 points. Small, steady changes in weight move you gradually between BMI bands — there is no need for drastic swings.
This is general information based on BMI and standard formulas, not medical advice. BMI is a screening tool and does not measure body fat, muscle, or fat distribution. For guidance specific to you, consult a doctor or registered dietitian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 85 kg a healthy weight at 160 cm?▾
At 85 kg and 160 cm your BMI is 33.2. On the standard WHO scale that is "Obese", and on the Asia-Pacific/India scale (ICMR) it is "Obese (Class II)". A weight of 47.4–63.7 kg (WHO BMI 18.5–24.9), or the stricter 47–59 kg by the Indian cutoff, is considered healthy for this height. Significant health risks. Medical consultation recommended alongside a diet and fitness program.
What is the ideal weight for 160 cm height?▾
For 160 cm, the healthy weight band is 47.4–63.7 kg using the WHO BMI range (18.5–24.9), and 47–59 kg using the Indian/Asia-Pacific range (18.5–22.9). Classic ideal-weight formulas (Hamwi, Devine, Robinson, Miller) average to about 57.8 kg for men and 54 kg for women at this height — a single "ideal" figure inside the same range.
How much weight do I need to lose to be normal at 160 cm?▾
To reach the healthy range (up to 63.7 kg for 160 cm), you would aim to lose about 21.3 kg. At a safe 0.5 kg/week that is roughly 43 weeks (about 10 months), supported by an approximate 500–550 kcal/day calorie deficit.
How many calories a day maintain 85 kg at 160 cm?▾
Using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation and assuming age 30 with moderate activity (exercise 3–5 days a week, activity factor 1.55), an estimated maintenance intake at 85 kg / 160 cm is about 2643 kcal/day for men and 2385 kcal/day for women. These are estimates — your real needs vary with age, muscle mass, and how active you are.
Is BMI accurate for muscular or athletic builds?▾
BMI only compares weight to height — it does not distinguish muscle from fat. A muscular or athletic person can show a BMI of 33.2 in the "overweight" band while carrying very little body fat, and a sedentary person at the same BMI can carry much more. For lean, heavily trained bodies, waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio, or a body-fat measurement gives a truer picture than BMI alone.
Why are the Indian (Asian) BMI cutoffs lower than the WHO standard?▾
Indians and other South and East Asians tend to carry more body fat and abdominal (visceral) fat at the same BMI as Western populations, and face heart-disease and type-2-diabetes risk at lower weights. So the ICMR and the WHO Asia-Pacific guidelines lower the thresholds: normal is 18.5–22.9 (not 24.9), the overweight/at-risk band starts at 23, and obesity begins at 25 instead of 30. At BMI 33.2 this is why your Indian category ("Obese (Class II)") can differ from the WHO category ("Obese").
What health category does BMI 33.2 fall into?▾
A BMI of 33.2 is "Obese" on the WHO scale and "Obese (Class II)" on the Indian/Asia-Pacific scale. Significant health risks. Medical consultation recommended alongside a diet and fitness program. BMI is a screening tool, not a diagnosis — use it alongside waist size, blood pressure, blood sugar, and your doctor's advice.