Ideal Weight for 187 cm (6'2")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 187 cm tall is 64.7–87.1 kg (143–192 lbs). The midpoint is 75.9 kg.
For an adult who is 187 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 64.7 and 87.1 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 | 64.7–87.1 kg | 64.7–87.1 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 81.3 kg | 76.8 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 77.9 kg | 72.2 kg |
BMI at 187 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 132 lbs | 17.2 | Underweight |
| 65 kg | 143 lbs | 18.6 | Normal weight |
| 71 kg | 157 lbs | 20.3 | Normal weight |
| 76 kg | 168 lbs | 21.7 | Normal weight |
| 81 kg | 179 lbs | 23.2 | Normal weight |
| 87 kg | 192 lbs | 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 92 kg | 203 lbs | 26.3 | Overweight |
| 97 kg | 214 lbs | 27.7 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 187 cm?
Adults who are 187 cm (6'2") tall have a healthy weight range of 64.7–87.1 kg (143–192 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 187 cm?
Men 187 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 81.3 kg, the Robinson formula gives 77.9 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 187 cm?
Women 187 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 76.8 kg, the Robinson formula gives 72.2 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).