Ideal Weight for 163 cm (5'4")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 163 cm tall is 49.2–66.2 kg (108–146 lbs). The midpoint is 57.7 kg.
Someone 163 cm tall has a healthy weight window of 49.2–66.2 kg, derived from the standard adult BMI range.
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 | 49.2–66.2 kg | 49.2–66.2 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 59.6 kg | 55.1 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 59.9 kg | 56.1 kg |
BMI at 163 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 kg | 97 lbs | 16.6 | Underweight |
| 49 kg | 108 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight |
| 53 kg | 117 lbs | 19.9 | Normal weight |
| 58 kg | 128 lbs | 21.8 | Normal weight |
| 63 kg | 139 lbs | 23.7 | Normal weight |
| 66 kg | 146 lbs | 24.8 | Normal weight |
| 71 kg | 157 lbs | 26.7 | Overweight |
| 76 kg | 168 lbs | 28.6 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 163 cm?
Adults who are 163 cm (5'4") tall have a healthy weight range of 49.2–66.2 kg (108–146 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 163 cm?
Men 163 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 59.6 kg, the Robinson formula gives 59.9 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 163 cm?
Women 163 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 55.1 kg, the Robinson formula gives 56.1 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).