Ideal Weight for 157 cm (5'2")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 157 cm tall is 45.6–61.4 kg (101–135 lbs). The midpoint is 53.5 kg.
At 157 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 45.6 kg to 61.4 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 | 45.6–61.4 kg | 45.6–61.4 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 54.2 kg | 49.7 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 55.4 kg | 52.1 kg |
BMI at 157 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 kg | 90 lbs | 16.6 | Underweight |
| 46 kg | 101 lbs | 18.7 | Normal weight |
| 49 kg | 108 lbs | 19.9 | Normal weight |
| 54 kg | 119 lbs | 21.9 | Normal weight |
| 59 kg | 130 lbs | 23.9 | Normal weight |
| 61 kg | 134 lbs | 24.7 | Normal weight |
| 66 kg | 146 lbs | 26.8 | Overweight |
| 71 kg | 157 lbs | 28.8 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 157 cm?
Adults who are 157 cm (5'2") tall have a healthy weight range of 45.6–61.4 kg (101–135 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 157 cm?
Men 157 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 54.2 kg, the Robinson formula gives 55.4 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 157 cm?
Women 157 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 49.7 kg, the Robinson formula gives 52.1 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).