For someone 5 feet tall (152.4 cm), a healthy weight is 43 to 57.8 kg by the WHO BMI range, or up to 53.2 kg by the Asian range used in India. Ideal body weight averages 52 kg for a man and 48 kg for a woman.
| Weight (kg) | Weight (lb) | BMI | WHO category | Asian category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.2 kg | 82 lb | 16 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 39.5 kg | 87 lb | 17 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 43 kg | 95 lb | 18.5 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 46.5 kg | 102 lb | 20 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 48.8 kg | 108 lb | 21 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 51.1 kg | 113 lb | 22 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 53.4 kg | 118 lb | 23 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 55.7 kg | 123 lb | 24 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 58.1 kg | 128 lb | 25 | Overweight | Obese |
| 60.4 kg | 133 lb | 26 | Overweight | Obese |
| 63.9 kg | 141 lb | 27.5 | Overweight | Obese |
| 69.7 kg | 154 lb | 30 | Obese | Obese |
| 75.5 kg | 166 lb | 32.5 | Obese | Obese |
| 81.3 kg | 179 lb | 35 | Obese | Obese |
| 92.9 kg | 205 lb | 40 | Obese | Obese |
At 5 feet, overweight starts at 58.1 kg (WHO) or 53.4 kg (Asian cut-off), and obesity at 69.7 kg (WHO) or 58.1 kg (Asian).
| Formula | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 50 kg (110 lb) | 45.5 kg (100 lb) |
| Robinson (1983) | 52 kg (115 lb) | 49 kg (108 lb) |
| Miller (1983) | 56.2 kg (124 lb) | 53.1 kg (117 lb) |
| Hamwi (1964) | 48 kg (106 lb) | 45.5 kg (100 lb) |
| Average of the four | 51.6 kg (114 lb) | 48.3 kg (106 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.
Keep your waist under half your height: under 76 cm (30 inches) at 5'0". Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart and diabetes risk better than BMI alone, especially for South Asian adults.
| Waist-to-height | Waist at 5'0" | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Under 0.4 | under 61 cm | May be too slim |
| 0.4 – 0.49 | 61–75 cm | Healthy |
| 0.5 – 0.59 | 76–90 cm | Increased risk |
| 0.6 or more | 91 cm or more | High risk |
A healthy weight for a woman 5 feet tall is 43–58 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 43–53 kg for Asian women. Ideal body weight formulas give 46–53 kg.
A healthy weight for a man 5 feet tall is 43–58 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 43–53 kg for Asian men. Ideal body weight formulas give 48–56 kg.
At 152 cm, aim for 43–58 kg. Above 58 kg is overweight by WHO standards (53 kg by Asian standards).
5 feet is 152.4 cm (60 inches × 2.54).