Ideal Weight for 180 cm (5'11")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 180 cm tall is 59.9–80.7 kg (132–178 lbs). The midpoint is 70.3 kg.
Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 180 cm tall adults at 59.9–80.7 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 | 59.9–80.7 kg | 59.9–80.7 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 75 kg | 70.5 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 72.6 kg | 67.5 kg |
BMI at 180 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 121 lbs | 17.0 | Underweight |
| 60 kg | 132 lbs | 18.5 | Normal weight |
| 65 kg | 143 lbs | 20.1 | Normal weight |
| 70 kg | 154 lbs | 21.6 | Normal weight |
| 75 kg | 165 lbs | 23.1 | Normal weight |
| 81 kg | 179 lbs | 25.0 | Overweight |
| 86 kg | 190 lbs | 26.5 | Overweight |
| 91 kg | 201 lbs | 28.1 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 180 cm?
Adults who are 180 cm (5'11") tall have a healthy weight range of 59.9–80.7 kg (132–178 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 180 cm?
Men 180 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 75 kg, the Robinson formula gives 72.6 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 180 cm?
Women 180 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 70.5 kg, the Robinson formula gives 67.5 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).