Ideal Weight for 155 cm (5'1")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 155 cm tall is 44.4–59.8 kg (98–132 lbs). The midpoint is 52.1 kg.
For an adult who is 155 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 44.4 and 59.8 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 | 44.4–59.8 kg | 44.4–59.8 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 52.4 kg | 47.9 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 53.9 kg | 50.7 kg |
BMI at 155 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 kg | 86 lbs | 16.2 | Underweight |
| 44 kg | 97 lbs | 18.3 | Underweight |
| 47 kg | 104 lbs | 19.6 | Normal weight |
| 52 kg | 115 lbs | 21.6 | Normal weight |
| 57 kg | 126 lbs | 23.7 | Normal weight |
| 60 kg | 132 lbs | 25.0 | Overweight |
| 65 kg | 143 lbs | 27.1 | Overweight |
| 70 kg | 154 lbs | 29.1 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 155 cm?
Adults who are 155 cm (5'1") tall have a healthy weight range of 44.4–59.8 kg (98–132 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 155 cm?
Men 155 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 52.4 kg, the Robinson formula gives 53.9 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 155 cm?
Women 155 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 47.9 kg, the Robinson formula gives 50.7 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).