Healthy Weight for Your Height

Enter your height to see the healthy weight range in kg and lbs.

Last updated: April 2026

Height units:

cm
Healthy weight range for 175 cm: 56.6 – 76.2 kg (124.8 – 168.0 lbs)
Based on BMI 18.5 – 24.9 (WHO adult classification)

Healthy weight chart

Weights calculated from BMI 18.5 (lower bound) and 24.9 (upper bound) for each height.

Height Min weight Max weight Range (lbs)
150 cm (4′11″)41.6 kg56.0 kg91.7 – 123.5 lbs
155 cm (5′1″)44.4 kg59.8 kg97.9 – 131.8 lbs
160 cm (5′3″)47.4 kg63.7 kg104.5 – 140.4 lbs
163 cm (5′4″)49.2 kg66.2 kg108.5 – 145.9 lbs
165 cm (5′5″)50.4 kg67.8 kg111.1 – 149.5 lbs
168 cm (5′6″)52.2 kg70.3 kg115.1 – 154.9 lbs
170 cm (5′7″)53.5 kg72.0 kg117.9 – 158.7 lbs
173 cm (5′8″)55.4 kg74.5 kg122.1 – 164.2 lbs
175 cm (5′9″)56.6 kg76.2 kg124.8 – 168.0 lbs
178 cm (5′10″)58.6 kg78.9 kg129.2 – 173.9 lbs
180 cm (5′11″)60.1 kg80.8 kg132.5 – 178.1 lbs
183 cm (6′0″)62.0 kg83.4 kg136.7 – 183.8 lbs
185 cm (6′1″)63.4 kg85.3 kg139.8 – 188.0 lbs
188 cm (6′2″)65.4 kg88.0 kg144.2 – 194.0 lbs
191 cm (6′3″)67.4 kg90.8 kg148.6 – 200.1 lbs
195 cm (6′5″)70.4 kg94.7 kg155.1 – 208.8 lbs

How healthy weight range is calculated

The range is derived from Body Mass Index (BMI). The World Health Organisation defines a healthy BMI as 18.5–24.9 for adults. To find the healthy weight range for a given height:

Example for 175 cm (1.75 m): 18.5 × 1.75² = 56.6 kg and 24.9 × 1.75² = 76.2 kg.

Limitations of BMI

BMI does not account for muscle mass. A muscular athlete may have a BMI in the "overweight" range with no excess body fat. It also does not distinguish where fat is stored — abdominal fat carries higher health risks than fat distributed elsewhere. Use BMI as a general reference, not a definitive health verdict.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a healthy weight for 5′11?

For a height of 5 feet 11 inches (180.3 cm), the healthy weight range based on BMI 18.5–24.9 is approximately 60.1–81.0 kg (132.5–178.6 lbs). This means a weight below 60 kg at that height is considered underweight, and above 81 kg is considered overweight by BMI standards. Use the calculator above to check any height.

What is a healthy weight for 5′6?

For 5 feet 6 inches (167.6 cm), the healthy BMI range corresponds to approximately 52.0–70.0 kg (114.6–154.3 lbs). The exact midpoint of this range — around 61 kg (134 lbs) — represents a BMI of approximately 21.7, which is solidly in the middle of the normal range.

How is healthy weight range calculated?

The formula: weight (kg) = BMI × height (m)². For the healthy range, use BMI 18.5 for the minimum and 24.9 for the maximum. For a 175 cm person (1.75 m): 18.5 × 1.75² = 56.6 kg (minimum) and 24.9 × 1.75² = 76.2 kg (maximum). The same formula works in any units — just convert height to metres first.

Is BMI an accurate measure of healthy weight?

BMI is a useful population-level screening tool but has known limitations. It does not account for muscle mass — a muscular person may have a high BMI with little body fat. It also does not consider fat distribution; abdominal fat is more closely linked to cardiovascular risk than fat stored elsewhere. BMI is most reliable for people with average body composition and less reliable for athletes, older adults, and people of certain ethnic backgrounds where the healthy range thresholds may differ.