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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 9 in woman

About 144 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
144lb
Healthy BMI range
125–169lb
Lowest formula
142lb
Highest formula
146lb
Show the math
Devine = 45.5 kg + 2.3 × 9 in over 5 ft = 146 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)146 lb66.2 kg
Robinson (1983)142 lb64.3 kg
Miller (1983)144 lb65.3 kg
Hamwi (1964)144 lb65.3 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 9 in woman?

Four classic formulas average about 144 lb; the healthy BMI range is 125 to 169 lb.