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What's a Healthy Weight for My Height?
Your healthy weight range is the weight that puts your BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 — the WHO "normal" range. The chart below shows it for common heights, in both kg and pounds.
Healthy weight by height (adults)
The same range applies to men and women — BMI uses only height and weight.
| Height | Healthy range (kg) | Healthy range (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 5'0" (152 cm) | 43 – 58 kg | 95 – 127 lb |
| 5'2" (157 cm) | 46 – 61 kg | 101 – 135 lb |
| 5'4" (163 cm) | 49 – 66 kg | 108 – 145 lb |
| 5'6" (168 cm) | 52 – 70 kg | 115 – 154 lb |
| 5'8" (173 cm) | 55 – 74 kg | 122 – 163 lb |
| 5'10" (178 cm) | 59 – 78 kg | 129 – 173 lb |
| 6'0" (183 cm) | 62 – 83 kg | 137 – 183 lb |
| 6'2" (188 cm) | 65 – 88 kg | 144 – 194 lb |
| 6'4" (193 cm) | 69 – 93 kg | 153 – 205 lb |
Ranges are the weights that give a BMI of 18.5 (low) to 24.9 (high) at each height.
Does age or sex change it?
The BMI-based range is the same for both sexes. Older adults (65+) may be healthiest at the slightly higher end, and very muscular people can sit above the range with low body fat. For a deeper look see what is a healthy BMI and the full BMI chart.
Find your exact healthy range
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