Ideal Weight for 167 cm (5'6")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 167 cm tall is 51.6–69.4 kg (114–153 lbs). The midpoint is 60.5 kg.
Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 167 cm tall adults at 51.6–69.4 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 | 51.6–69.4 kg | 51.6–69.4 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 63.2 kg | 58.7 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 62.9 kg | 58.8 kg |
BMI at 167 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 kg | 104 lbs | 16.9 | Underweight |
| 52 kg | 115 lbs | 18.6 | Normal weight |
| 56 kg | 123 lbs | 20.1 | Normal weight |
| 61 kg | 134 lbs | 21.9 | Normal weight |
| 66 kg | 146 lbs | 23.7 | Normal weight |
| 69 kg | 152 lbs | 24.7 | Normal weight |
| 74 kg | 163 lbs | 26.5 | Overweight |
| 79 kg | 174 lbs | 28.3 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 167 cm?
Adults who are 167 cm (5'6") tall have a healthy weight range of 51.6–69.4 kg (114–153 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 167 cm?
Men 167 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 63.2 kg, the Robinson formula gives 62.9 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 167 cm?
Women 167 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 58.7 kg, the Robinson formula gives 58.8 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).