Ideal Weight for 4'11"

Instant answer: Adults 4'11" tall have a healthy weight range of 92–123 lbs (41.6–56 kg).

For an adult who is 149.9 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 41.6 and 56 kg to be healthy.

Ideal weight by formula

MethodMenWomen
BMI-based range92–123 lbs92–123 lbs
Devine (1974)105 lbs95 lbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal weight for 4'11"?

The healthy weight range for 4'11" adults is 92–123 lbs (41.6–56 kg).

What is the ideal weight for a man at 4'11"?

Devine formula: 105 lbs (47.7 kg). Most active men 4'11" tall settle in the upper half of the BMI healthy range.

What is the ideal weight for a woman at 4'11"?

Devine formula: 95 lbs (43.2 kg). Women 4'11" tall typically settle near the midpoint.

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