Ideal Weight for 162 cm (5'4")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 162 cm tall is 48.6–65.3 kg (107–144 lbs). The midpoint is 57 kg.
Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 162 cm tall adults at 48.6–65.3 kg, equivalent to a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9.
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 | 48.6–65.3 kg | 48.6–65.3 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 58.7 kg | 54.2 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 59.2 kg | 55.4 kg |
BMI at 162 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 kg | 97 lbs | 16.8 | Underweight |
| 49 kg | 108 lbs | 18.7 | Normal weight |
| 52 kg | 115 lbs | 19.8 | Normal weight |
| 57 kg | 126 lbs | 21.7 | Normal weight |
| 62 kg | 137 lbs | 23.6 | Normal weight |
| 65 kg | 143 lbs | 24.8 | Normal weight |
| 70 kg | 154 lbs | 26.7 | Overweight |
| 75 kg | 165 lbs | 28.6 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 162 cm?
Adults who are 162 cm (5'4") tall have a healthy weight range of 48.6–65.3 kg (107–144 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 162 cm?
Men 162 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 58.7 kg, the Robinson formula gives 59.2 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 162 cm?
Women 162 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 54.2 kg, the Robinson formula gives 55.4 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).