Ideal Weight for 188 cm (6'2")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 188 cm tall is 65.4–88 kg (144–194 lbs). The midpoint is 76.7 kg.
Adults at 188 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 65.4–88 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.
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 | 65.4–88 kg | 65.4–88 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 82.2 kg | 77.7 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 78.6 kg | 72.8 kg |
BMI at 188 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 132 lbs | 17.0 | Underweight |
| 65 kg | 143 lbs | 18.4 | Underweight |
| 72 kg | 159 lbs | 20.4 | Normal weight |
| 77 kg | 170 lbs | 21.8 | Normal weight |
| 82 kg | 181 lbs | 23.2 | Normal weight |
| 88 kg | 194 lbs | 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 93 kg | 205 lbs | 26.3 | Overweight |
| 98 kg | 216 lbs | 27.7 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 188 cm?
Adults who are 188 cm (6'2") tall have a healthy weight range of 65.4–88 kg (144–194 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 188 cm?
Men 188 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 82.2 kg, the Robinson formula gives 78.6 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 188 cm?
Women 188 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 77.7 kg, the Robinson formula gives 72.8 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).