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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 8 in woman

About 140 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
140lb
Healthy BMI range
122–164lb
Lowest formula
138lb
Highest formula
141lb
Show the math
Devine = 45.5 kg + 2.3 × 8 in over 5 ft = 141 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)141 lb63.9 kg
Robinson (1983)138 lb62.6 kg
Miller (1983)141 lb64.0 kg
Hamwi (1964)139 lb63.1 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 8 in woman?

Four classic formulas average about 140 lb; the healthy BMI range is 122 to 164 lb.