For someone 5 feet 3 inches tall (160 cm), a healthy weight is 47.4 to 63.8 kg by the WHO BMI range, or up to 58.6 kg by the Asian range used in India. Ideal body weight averages 58 kg for a man and 54 kg for a woman.
| Weight (kg) | Weight (lb) | BMI | WHO category | Asian category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 kg | 90 lb | 16 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 43.5 kg | 96 lb | 17 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 47.4 kg | 104 lb | 18.5 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 51.2 kg | 113 lb | 20 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 53.8 kg | 119 lb | 21 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 56.3 kg | 124 lb | 22 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 58.9 kg | 130 lb | 23 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 61.5 kg | 135 lb | 24 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 64 kg | 141 lb | 25 | Overweight | Obese |
| 66.6 kg | 147 lb | 26 | Overweight | Obese |
| 70.4 kg | 155 lb | 27.5 | Overweight | Obese |
| 76.8 kg | 169 lb | 30 | Obese | Obese |
| 83.2 kg | 183 lb | 32.5 | Obese | Obese |
| 89.6 kg | 198 lb | 35 | Obese | Obese |
| 102.4 kg | 226 lb | 40 | Obese | Obese |
At 5 feet 3 inches, overweight starts at 64 kg (WHO) or 58.9 kg (Asian cut-off), and obesity at 76.8 kg (WHO) or 64 kg (Asian).
| Formula | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 56.9 kg (125 lb) | 52.4 kg (116 lb) |
| Robinson (1983) | 57.7 kg (127 lb) | 54.1 kg (119 lb) |
| Miller (1983) | 60.4 kg (133 lb) | 57.2 kg (126 lb) |
| Hamwi (1964) | 56.1 kg (124 lb) | 52.1 kg (115 lb) |
| Average of the four | 57.8 kg (127 lb) | 53.9 kg (119 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 80 cm (31.5 inches) at 5'3". Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart and diabetes risk better than BMI alone, especially for South Asian adults.
| Waist-to-height | Waist at 5'3" | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Under 0.4 | under 64 cm | May be too slim |
| 0.4 – 0.49 | 64–78 cm | Healthy |
| 0.5 – 0.59 | 80–94 cm | Increased risk |
| 0.6 or more | 96 cm or more | High risk |
A healthy weight for a woman 5 feet 3 inches tall is 47–64 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 47–59 kg for Asian women. Ideal body weight formulas give 52–57 kg.
A healthy weight for a man 5 feet 3 inches tall is 47–64 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 47–59 kg for Asian men. Ideal body weight formulas give 56–60 kg.
At 160 cm, aim for 47–64 kg. Above 64 kg is overweight by WHO standards (59 kg by Asian standards).
5 feet 3 inches is 160 cm (63 inches × 2.54).