Ideal Weight for 168 cm (5'6")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 168 cm tall is 52.2–70.3 kg (115–155 lbs). The midpoint is 61.3 kg.
Someone 168 cm tall has a healthy weight window of 52.2–70.3 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 | 52.2–70.3 kg | 52.2–70.3 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 64.1 kg | 59.6 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 63.7 kg | 59.4 kg |
BMI at 168 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 kg | 104 lbs | 16.7 | Underweight |
| 52 kg | 115 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight |
| 56 kg | 123 lbs | 19.8 | Normal weight |
| 61 kg | 134 lbs | 21.6 | Normal weight |
| 66 kg | 146 lbs | 23.4 | Normal weight |
| 70 kg | 154 lbs | 24.8 | Normal weight |
| 75 kg | 165 lbs | 26.6 | Overweight |
| 80 kg | 176 lbs | 28.3 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 168 cm?
Adults who are 168 cm (5'6") tall have a healthy weight range of 52.2–70.3 kg (115–155 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 168 cm?
Men 168 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 64.1 kg, the Robinson formula gives 63.7 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 168 cm?
Women 168 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 59.6 kg, the Robinson formula gives 59.4 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).