Too many people focus on height/weight ratio. That was developed many years ago for a "classic" light structured European build.
It's more complex than that. If you have a broader build, or if you have a tall torso then you will normally weigh more than what the "classic" height/weight BMI shows.
So you may in fact be quite normal. You might be somewhat overweight. Without knowing your build it is not possible to say.
I do note that there exist a "true BMI" test that submerges you in a tank of water to measure your body volume as part of the calculation. That method is accurate and effective because it measures your actual density and accounts for different builds. Very few places have the equipment for that.
Is my weight normal?
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Too many people focus on height/weight ratio. That was developed many years ago for a "classic" light structured European build.
It's more complex than that. If you have a broader build, or if you have a tall torso then you will normally weigh more than what the "classic" height/weight BMI shows.
So you may in fact be quite normal. You might be somewhat overweight. Without knowing your build it is not possible to say.
I do note that there exist a "true BMI" test that submerges you in a tank of water to measure your body volume as part of the calculation. That method is accurate and effective because it measures your actual density and accounts for different builds. Very few places have the equipment for that.
Have a great day,