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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 5 in woman

About 127 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
127lb
Healthy BMI range
111–150lb
Lowest formula
125lb
Highest formula
132lb
Show the math
Devine = 45.5 kg + 2.3 × 5 in over 5 ft = 126 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)126 lb57.0 kg
Robinson (1983)127 lb57.5 kg
Miller (1983)132 lb59.9 kg
Hamwi (1964)125 lb56.5 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 5 in woman?

Four classic formulas average about 127 lb; the healthy BMI range is 111 to 150 lb.