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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 5 in man

About 137 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
137lb
Healthy BMI range
111–150lb
Lowest formula
136lb
Highest formula
139lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 5 in over 5 ft = 136 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)136 lb61.5 kg
Robinson (1983)136 lb61.5 kg
Miller (1983)139 lb63.2 kg
Hamwi (1964)136 lb61.5 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 5 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 137 lb; the healthy BMI range is 111 to 150 lb.