Ideal Weight for 185 cm (6'1")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 185 cm tall is 63.3–85.2 kg (140–188 lbs). The midpoint is 74.3 kg.
Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 185 cm tall adults at 63.3–85.2 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 | 63.3–85.2 kg | 63.3–85.2 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 79.5 kg | 75 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 76.4 kg | 70.8 kg |
BMI at 185 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 kg | 128 lbs | 16.9 | Underweight |
| 63 kg | 139 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight |
| 69 kg | 152 lbs | 20.2 | Normal weight |
| 74 kg | 163 lbs | 21.6 | Normal weight |
| 79 kg | 174 lbs | 23.1 | Normal weight |
| 85 kg | 187 lbs | 24.8 | Normal weight |
| 90 kg | 198 lbs | 26.3 | Overweight |
| 95 kg | 209 lbs | 27.8 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 185 cm?
Adults who are 185 cm (6'1") tall have a healthy weight range of 63.3–85.2 kg (140–188 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 185 cm?
Men 185 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 79.5 kg, the Robinson formula gives 76.4 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 185 cm?
Women 185 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 75 kg, the Robinson formula gives 70.8 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).