Ideal Weight for 152 cm (4'12")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 152 cm tall is 42.7–57.5 kg (94–127 lbs). The midpoint is 50.1 kg.
At 152 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 42.7 kg to 57.5 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.
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 | 42.7–57.5 kg | 42.7–57.5 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 49.6 kg | 45.1 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 51.7 kg | 48.7 kg |
BMI at 152 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 kg | 84 lbs | 16.4 | Underweight |
| 43 kg | 95 lbs | 18.6 | Normal weight |
| 45 kg | 99 lbs | 19.5 | Normal weight |
| 50 kg | 110 lbs | 21.6 | Normal weight |
| 55 kg | 121 lbs | 23.8 | Normal weight |
| 58 kg | 128 lbs | 25.1 | Overweight |
| 63 kg | 139 lbs | 27.3 | Overweight |
| 68 kg | 150 lbs | 29.4 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 152 cm?
Adults who are 152 cm (4'12") tall have a healthy weight range of 42.7–57.5 kg (94–127 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 152 cm?
Men 152 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 49.6 kg, the Robinson formula gives 51.7 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 152 cm?
Women 152 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 45.1 kg, the Robinson formula gives 48.7 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).