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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 4 ft 10 in man

About 114 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
114lb
Healthy BMI range
89–119lb
Lowest formula
106lb
Highest formula
124lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 0 in over 5 ft = 110 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)110 lb50.0 kg
Robinson (1983)115 lb52.0 kg
Miller (1983)124 lb56.2 kg
Hamwi (1964)106 lb48.0 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 4 ft 10 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 114 lb; the healthy BMI range is 89 to 119 lb.