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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 2 in woman

About 115 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
115lb
Healthy BMI range
101–136lb
Lowest formula
110lb
Highest formula
123lb
Show the math
Devine = 45.5 kg + 2.3 × 2 in over 5 ft = 110 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)110 lb50.1 kg
Robinson (1983)116 lb52.4 kg
Miller (1983)123 lb55.8 kg
Hamwi (1964)110 lb49.9 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 2 in woman?

Four classic formulas average about 115 lb; the healthy BMI range is 101 to 136 lb.