Ideal Weight for 165 cm (5'5")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 165 cm tall is 50.4–67.8 kg (111–149 lbs). The midpoint is 59.1 kg.
Adults at 165 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 50.4–67.8 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 | 50.4–67.8 kg | 50.4–67.8 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 61.4 kg | 56.9 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 61.4 kg | 57.4 kg |
BMI at 165 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 kg | 99 lbs | 16.5 | Underweight |
| 50 kg | 110 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight |
| 54 kg | 119 lbs | 19.8 | Normal weight |
| 59 kg | 130 lbs | 21.7 | Normal weight |
| 64 kg | 141 lbs | 23.5 | Normal weight |
| 68 kg | 150 lbs | 25.0 | Overweight |
| 73 kg | 161 lbs | 26.8 | Overweight |
| 78 kg | 172 lbs | 28.7 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 165 cm?
Adults who are 165 cm (5'5") tall have a healthy weight range of 50.4–67.8 kg (111–149 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 165 cm?
Men 165 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 61.4 kg, the Robinson formula gives 61.4 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 165 cm?
Women 165 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 56.9 kg, the Robinson formula gives 57.4 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).