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What's a Healthy Weight for My Height?
This chart converts the WHO adult "normal" BMI category of 18.5 to 24.9 into weights for common heights. It is a screening reference, not a personal target or diagnosis.
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) | 42.7 – 57.5 kg | 94 – 127 lb |
| 5'2" (157 cm) | 45.6 – 61.4 kg | 101 – 135 lb |
| 5'4" (163 cm) | 49.2 – 66.2 kg | 108 – 146 lb |
| 5'6" (168 cm) | 52.2 – 70.3 kg | 115 – 155 lb |
| 5'8" (173 cm) | 55.4 – 74.5 kg | 122 – 164 lb |
| 5'10" (178 cm) | 58.6 – 78.9 kg | 129 – 174 lb |
| 6'0" (183 cm) | 62.0 – 83.4 kg | 137 – 184 lb |
| 6'2" (188 cm) | 65.4 – 88.0 kg | 144 – 194 lb |
| 6'4" (193 cm) | 68.9 – 92.8 kg | 152 – 204 lb |
Kilogram boundaries are calculated from BMI 18.5 and 24.9 and rounded to one decimal; pounds are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Does age or sex change it?
The standard BMI-based range is the same for adult men and women. It still needs context: age, muscle mass, pregnancy, ethnicity, health conditions, and recent weight change can affect how a result is interpreted. For a deeper look, see what is a healthy BMI and the full BMI chart.
Evidence
Sources and research
These sources support the article's general claims. Population studies describe associations and do not predict an individual person's health.
- Obesity and overweight
World Health Organization · WHO fact sheet · 2025
Defines the international adult BMI cut-offs for overweight and obesity.
View source (opens in a new tab) - BMI Frequently Asked Questions
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · CDC BMI guidance · 2024
Explains that BMI is a screening measure and must be interpreted with other health information.
View source (opens in a new tab) - Body-mass index and all-cause mortality: individual-participant-data meta-analysis of 239 prospective studies in four continents
Global BMI Mortality Collaboration · The Lancet · 2016
Large pooled analysis of BMI and mortality; useful for population-level context, not individual diagnosis.
View source — PMID 27423262 · DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)30175-1 (opens in a new tab)
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