Ideal Weight for 173 cm (5'8")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 173 cm tall is 55.4–74.5 kg (122–164 lbs). The midpoint is 65 kg.
For an adult who is 173 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 55.4 and 74.5 kg to be healthy.
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 | 55.4–74.5 kg | 55.4–74.5 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 68.7 kg | 64.2 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 67.4 kg | 62.8 kg |
BMI at 173 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 110 lbs | 16.7 | Underweight |
| 55 kg | 121 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight |
| 60 kg | 132 lbs | 20.0 | Normal weight |
| 65 kg | 143 lbs | 21.7 | Normal weight |
| 70 kg | 154 lbs | 23.4 | Normal weight |
| 75 kg | 165 lbs | 25.1 | Overweight |
| 80 kg | 176 lbs | 26.7 | Overweight |
| 85 kg | 187 lbs | 28.4 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 173 cm?
Adults who are 173 cm (5'8") tall have a healthy weight range of 55.4–74.5 kg (122–164 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 173 cm?
Men 173 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 68.7 kg, the Robinson formula gives 67.4 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 173 cm?
Women 173 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 64.2 kg, the Robinson formula gives 62.8 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).