For someone 4 feet 10 inches tall (147.3 cm), a healthy weight is 40.2 to 54 kg by the WHO BMI range, or up to 49.7 kg by the Asian range used in India. Ideal body weight averages 47 kg for a man and 44 kg for a woman.
| Weight (kg) | Weight (lb) | BMI | WHO category | Asian category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.7 kg | 77 lb | 16 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 36.9 kg | 81 lb | 17 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 40.2 kg | 89 lb | 18.5 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 43.4 kg | 96 lb | 20 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 45.6 kg | 100 lb | 21 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 47.7 kg | 105 lb | 22 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 49.9 kg | 110 lb | 23 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 52.1 kg | 115 lb | 24 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 54.3 kg | 120 lb | 25 | Overweight | Obese |
| 56.4 kg | 124 lb | 26 | Overweight | Obese |
| 59.7 kg | 132 lb | 27.5 | Overweight | Obese |
| 65.1 kg | 144 lb | 30 | Obese | Obese |
| 70.5 kg | 156 lb | 32.5 | Obese | Obese |
| 76 kg | 167 lb | 35 | Obese | Obese |
| 86.8 kg | 191 lb | 40 | Obese | Obese |
At 4 feet 10 inches, overweight starts at 54.3 kg (WHO) or 49.9 kg (Asian cut-off), and obesity at 65.1 kg (WHO) or 54.3 kg (Asian).
| Formula | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 45.4 kg (100 lb) | 40.9 kg (90 lb) |
| Robinson (1983) | 48.2 kg (106 lb) | 45.6 kg (101 lb) |
| Miller (1983) | 53.4 kg (118 lb) | 50.4 kg (111 lb) |
| Hamwi (1964) | 42.6 kg (94 lb) | 41.1 kg (91 lb) |
| Average of the four | 47.4 kg (104 lb) | 44.5 kg (98 lb) |
Ideal body weight (IBW) formulas were designed for medicine doses, not as a target, and they ignore frame size and muscle. Use them alongside the healthy BMI range. Below 5 feet the formulas subtract weight for each inch under 5 feet and are less reliable.
Keep your waist under half your height: under 74 cm (29 inches) at 4'10". Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart and diabetes risk better than BMI alone, especially for South Asian adults.
| Waist-to-height | Waist at 4'10" | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Under 0.4 | under 59 cm | May be too slim |
| 0.4 – 0.49 | 59–72 cm | Healthy |
| 0.5 – 0.59 | 74–87 cm | Increased risk |
| 0.6 or more | 88 cm or more | High risk |
A healthy weight for a woman 4 feet 10 inches tall is 40–54 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 40–50 kg for Asian women. Ideal body weight formulas give 41–50 kg.
A healthy weight for a man 4 feet 10 inches tall is 40–54 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 40–50 kg for Asian men. Ideal body weight formulas give 43–53 kg.
At 147 cm, aim for 40–54 kg. Above 54 kg is overweight by WHO standards (50 kg by Asian standards).
4 feet 10 inches is 147.3 cm (58 inches × 2.54).