Ideal Weight for 170 cm (5'7")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 170 cm tall is 53.5–72 kg (118–159 lbs). The midpoint is 62.8 kg.
At 170 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 53.5 kg to 72 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.
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 | 53.5–72 kg | 53.5–72 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 65.9 kg | 61.4 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 65.2 kg | 60.8 kg |
BMI at 170 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 kg | 108 lbs | 17.0 | Underweight |
| 54 kg | 119 lbs | 18.7 | Normal weight |
| 58 kg | 128 lbs | 20.1 | Normal weight |
| 63 kg | 139 lbs | 21.8 | Normal weight |
| 68 kg | 150 lbs | 23.5 | Normal weight |
| 72 kg | 159 lbs | 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 77 kg | 170 lbs | 26.6 | Overweight |
| 82 kg | 181 lbs | 28.4 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 170 cm?
Adults who are 170 cm (5'7") tall have a healthy weight range of 53.5–72 kg (118–159 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 170 cm?
Men 170 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 65.9 kg, the Robinson formula gives 65.2 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 170 cm?
Women 170 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 61.4 kg, the Robinson formula gives 60.8 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).