Ideal Weight for 5'11"

Instant answer: Adults 5'11" tall have a healthy weight range of 132–178 lbs (60.1–80.9 kg).

Adults at 180.3 cm typically fall within a healthy weight band of 60.1–80.9 kg using the WHO BMI thresholds.

Ideal weight by formula

MethodMenWomen
BMI-based range132–178 lbs132–178 lbs
Devine (1974)166 lbs156 lbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal weight for 5'11"?

The healthy weight range for 5'11" adults is 132–178 lbs (60.1–80.9 kg).

What is the ideal weight for a man at 5'11"?

Devine formula: 166 lbs (75.3 kg). Most active men 5'11" tall settle in the upper half of the BMI healthy range.

What is the ideal weight for a woman at 5'11"?

Devine formula: 156 lbs (70.8 kg). Women 5'11" tall typically settle near the midpoint.

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