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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 6 in man

About 141 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
141lb
Healthy BMI range
115–154lb
Lowest formula
140lb
Highest formula
143lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 6 in over 5 ft = 141 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)141 lb63.8 kg
Robinson (1983)140 lb63.4 kg
Miller (1983)143 lb64.7 kg
Hamwi (1964)142 lb64.2 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 6 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 141 lb; the healthy BMI range is 115 to 154 lb.