Ideal Weight for 198 cm (6'6")
Instant answer: The healthy weight range for someone 198 cm tall is 72.5–97.6 kg (160–215 lbs). The midpoint is 85.1 kg.
At 198 cm, the BMI-based healthy weight range spans 72.5 kg to 97.6 kg, with the midpoint considered the most statistically protective.
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 | 72.5–97.6 kg | 72.5–97.6 kg |
| Devine (1974) | 91.3 kg | 86.8 kg |
| Robinson (1983) | 86.1 kg | 79.5 kg |
BMI at 198 cm for different weights
| Weight | In lbs | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 kg | 150 lbs | 17.3 | Underweight |
| 73 kg | 161 lbs | 18.6 | Normal weight |
| 80 kg | 176 lbs | 20.4 | Normal weight |
| 85 kg | 187 lbs | 21.7 | Normal weight |
| 90 kg | 198 lbs | 23.0 | Normal weight |
| 98 kg | 216 lbs | 25.0 | Overweight |
| 103 kg | 227 lbs | 26.3 | Overweight |
| 108 kg | 238 lbs | 27.5 | Overweight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for 198 cm?
Adults who are 198 cm (6'6") tall have a healthy weight range of 72.5–97.6 kg (160–215 lbs), based on the WHO BMI band of 18.5–24.9.
What is the ideal weight for a man at 198 cm?
Men 198 cm tall typically aim for the upper portion of the healthy range. The Devine formula gives 91.3 kg, the Robinson formula gives 86.1 kg.
What is the ideal weight for a woman at 198 cm?
Women 198 cm tall typically settle near the midpoint. The Devine formula gives 86.8 kg, the Robinson formula gives 79.5 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).