Ideal Weight for 160 cm (5'3")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 160 cm tall is 47.4–63.7 kg (104–140 lbs). The midpoint is 55.6 kg.
Adults at 160 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 47.4–63.7 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.
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 | 47.4–63.7 kg | 47.4–63.7 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 56.9 kg | 52.4 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 57.7 kg | 54.1 kg |
BMI at 160 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 kg | 93 lbs | 16.4 | Underweight |
| 47 kg | 104 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight |
| 51 kg | 112 lbs | 19.9 | Normal weight |
| 56 kg | 123 lbs | 21.9 | Normal weight |
| 61 kg | 134 lbs | 23.8 | Normal weight |
| 64 kg | 141 lbs | 25.0 | Overweight |
| 69 kg | 152 lbs | 27.0 | Overweight |
| 74 kg | 163 lbs | 28.9 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 160 cm?
Adults who are 160 cm (5'3") tall have a healthy weight range of 47.4–63.7 kg (104–140 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 160 cm?
Men 160 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 56.9 kg, the Robinson formula gives 57.7 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 160 cm?
Women 160 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 52.4 kg, the Robinson formula gives 54.1 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).