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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 1 in woman

About 111 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
111lb
Healthy BMI range
98–132lb
Lowest formula
105lb
Highest formula
120lb
Show the math
Devine = 45.5 kg + 2.3 × 1 in over 5 ft = 105 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)105 lb47.8 kg
Robinson (1983)112 lb50.7 kg
Miller (1983)120 lb54.5 kg
Hamwi (1964)105 lb47.7 kg

Use it as a range, not a target

These formulas were built to estimate drug doses, not health goals. A weight you can keep, with good strength, energy and lab numbers, matters more than one number.

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Common questions

What is the ideal weight for a 5 ft 1 in woman?

Four classic formulas average about 111 lb; the healthy BMI range is 98 to 132 lb.