Ideal Weight for 178 cm (5'10")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 178 cm tall is 58.6–78.9 kg (129–174 lbs). The midpoint is 68.8 kg.
For an adult who is 178 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 58.6 and 78.9 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 | 58.6–78.9 kg | 58.6–78.9 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 73.2 kg | 68.7 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 71.1 kg | 66.1 kg |
BMI at 178 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 kg | 119 lbs | 17.0 | Underweight |
| 59 kg | 130 lbs | 18.6 | Normal weight |
| 64 kg | 141 lbs | 20.2 | Normal weight |
| 69 kg | 152 lbs | 21.8 | Normal weight |
| 74 kg | 163 lbs | 23.4 | Normal weight |
| 79 kg | 174 lbs | 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 84 kg | 185 lbs | 26.5 | Overweight |
| 89 kg | 196 lbs | 28.1 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 178 cm?
Adults who are 178 cm (5'10") tall have a healthy weight range of 58.6–78.9 kg (129–174 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 178 cm?
Men 178 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 73.2 kg, the Robinson formula gives 71.1 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 178 cm?
Women 178 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 68.7 kg, the Robinson formula gives 66.1 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).