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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 5 ft 7 in man

About 146 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
146lb
Healthy BMI range
118–159lb
Lowest formula
144lb
Highest formula
147lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 7 in over 5 ft = 146 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)146 lb66.1 kg
Robinson (1983)144 lb65.3 kg
Miller (1983)146 lb66.1 kg
Hamwi (1964)147 lb66.9 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 7 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 146 lb; the healthy BMI range is 118 to 159 lb.