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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 11 in man

About 164 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
164lb
Healthy BMI range
133–179lb
Lowest formula
158lb
Highest formula
171lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 11 in over 5 ft = 166 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)166 lb75.3 kg
Robinson (1983)161 lb72.9 kg
Miller (1983)158 lb71.7 kg
Hamwi (1964)171 lb77.7 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 11 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 164 lb; the healthy BMI range is 133 to 179 lb.