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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 6 in woman

About 131 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
131lb
Healthy BMI range
115–154lb
Lowest formula
129lb
Highest formula
135lb
Show the math
Devine = 45.5 kg + 2.3 × 6 in over 5 ft = 131 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)131 lb59.3 kg
Robinson (1983)131 lb59.2 kg
Miller (1983)135 lb61.3 kg
Hamwi (1964)129 lb58.7 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 6 in woman?

Four classic formulas average about 131 lb; the healthy BMI range is 115 to 154 lb.