For someone 5 feet 4 inches tall (162.6 cm), a healthy weight is 48.9 to 65.8 kg by the WHO BMI range, or up to 60.5 kg by the Asian range used in India. Ideal body weight averages 60 kg for a man and 56 kg for a woman.
| Weight (kg) | Weight (lb) | BMI | WHO category | Asian category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.3 kg | 93 lb | 16 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 44.9 kg | 99 lb | 17 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 48.9 kg | 108 lb | 18.5 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 52.9 kg | 117 lb | 20 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 55.5 kg | 122 lb | 21 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 58.1 kg | 128 lb | 22 | Healthy | Healthy |
| 60.8 kg | 134 lb | 23 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 63.4 kg | 140 lb | 24 | Healthy | Overweight |
| 66.1 kg | 146 lb | 25 | Overweight | Obese |
| 68.7 kg | 151 lb | 26 | Overweight | Obese |
| 72.7 kg | 160 lb | 27.5 | Overweight | Obese |
| 79.3 kg | 175 lb | 30 | Obese | Obese |
| 85.9 kg | 189 lb | 32.5 | Obese | Obese |
| 92.5 kg | 204 lb | 35 | Obese | Obese |
| 105.7 kg | 233 lb | 40 | Obese | Obese |
At 5 feet 4 inches, overweight starts at 66.1 kg (WHO) or 60.8 kg (Asian cut-off), and obesity at 79.3 kg (WHO) or 66.1 kg (Asian).
| Formula | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 59.2 kg (131 lb) | 54.7 kg (121 lb) |
| Robinson (1983) | 59.6 kg (131 lb) | 55.8 kg (123 lb) |
| Miller (1983) | 61.8 kg (136 lb) | 58.5 kg (129 lb) |
| Hamwi (1964) | 58.8 kg (130 lb) | 54.3 kg (120 lb) |
| Average of the four | 59.9 kg (132 lb) | 55.8 kg (123 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 81 cm (32 inches) at 5'4". Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart and diabetes risk better than BMI alone, especially for South Asian adults.
| Waist-to-height | Waist at 5'4" | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Under 0.4 | under 65 cm | May be too slim |
| 0.4 – 0.49 | 65–80 cm | Healthy |
| 0.5 – 0.59 | 81–96 cm | Increased risk |
| 0.6 or more | 98 cm or more | High risk |
A healthy weight for a woman 5 feet 4 inches tall is 49–66 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 49–61 kg for Asian women. Ideal body weight formulas give 54–59 kg.
A healthy weight for a man 5 feet 4 inches tall is 49–66 kg (BMI 18.5–24.9), or 49–61 kg for Asian men. Ideal body weight formulas give 59–62 kg.
At 163 cm, aim for 49–66 kg. Above 66 kg is overweight by WHO standards (61 kg by Asian standards).
5 feet 4 inches is 162.6 cm (64 inches × 2.54).