Ideal Weight for 5'1"

Instant answer: Adults 5'1" tall have a healthy weight range of 98–132 lbs (44.4–59.7 kg).

Public-health guidelines place the ideal weight for 154.9 cm tall adults at 44.4–59.7 kg, equivalent to a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9.

Ideal weight by formula

MethodMenWomen
BMI-based range98–132 lbs98–132 lbs
Devine (1974)115 lbs105 lbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal weight for 5'1"?

The healthy weight range for 5'1" adults is 98–132 lbs (44.4–59.7 kg).

What is the ideal weight for a man at 5'1"?

Devine formula: 115 lbs (52.3 kg). Most active men 5'1" tall settle in the upper half of the BMI healthy range.

What is the ideal weight for a woman at 5'1"?

Devine formula: 105 lbs (47.8 kg). Women 5'1" tall typically settle near the midpoint.

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