Ideal Weight for 150 cm (4'11")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 150 cm tall is 41.6–56 kg (92–123 lbs). The midpoint is 48.8 kg.
For an adult who is 150 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 41.6 and 56 kg to be healthy.
Ideal weight by formula
Different clinical formulas give slightly different ideal weights. None is universally "correct" — they are reference points, most useful when combined.
| Method | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| BMI-based range | 41.6–56 kg | 41.6–56 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 47.8 kg | 43.3 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 50.2 kg | 47.4 kg |
BMI at 150 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 kg | 82 lbs | 16.4 | Underweight |
| 42 kg | 93 lbs | 18.7 | Normal weight |
| 44 kg | 97 lbs | 19.6 | Normal weight |
| 49 kg | 108 lbs | 21.8 | Normal weight |
| 54 kg | 119 lbs | 24.0 | Normal weight |
| 56 kg | 123 lbs | 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 61 kg | 134 lbs | 27.1 | Overweight |
| 66 kg | 146 lbs | 29.3 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 150 cm?
Adults who are 150 cm (4'11") tall have a healthy weight range of 41.6–56 kg (92–123 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 150 cm?
Men 150 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 47.8 kg, the Robinson formula gives 50.2 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 150 cm?
Women 150 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 43.3 kg, the Robinson formula gives 47.4 kg.
How is ideal weight calculated?
The BMI-based healthy range uses BMI 18.5–24.9 multiplied by height-in-metres squared. Clinical formulas like Devine and Robinson use a base value plus a per-inch adjustment above 60 inches (152 cm).