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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 3 in woman

About 119 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
119lb
Healthy BMI range
104–141lb
Lowest formula
115lb
Highest formula
126lb
Show the math
Devine = 45.5 kg + 2.3 × 3 in over 5 ft = 116 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)116 lb52.4 kg
Robinson (1983)119 lb54.1 kg
Miller (1983)126 lb57.2 kg
Hamwi (1964)115 lb52.1 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 3 in woman?

Four classic formulas average about 119 lb; the healthy BMI range is 104 to 141 lb.