Healthy BMI Range for 13-Year-Old Girls: A Comprehensive Guide

CDC BMI‑for‑Age Percentiles for 13‑Year‑Old Girls

BMI categories are based on percentiles, not fixed adult cut‑points:

• Underweight: <5th percentile
• Healthy weight: 5th–85th percentile
• Overweight: 85th–95th percentile
• Obese: >95th percentile

Examples (Approximate)

• 5'0" (152 cm): Healthy ~82–110 lb (BMI 16–21.5)
• 5'4" (163 cm): Healthy ~90–125 lb (BMI 15.5–21.5)
• 5'8" (173 cm): Healthy ~98–140 lb (BMI 15–21.3)

BMI is a screening tool; body composition, puberty stage, and overall health matter more. Discuss concerns with a pediatrician.