Ideal Weight for 5'9"

Instant answer: Adults 5'9" tall have a healthy weight range of 125–169 lbs (56.9–76.5 kg).

For an adult who is 175.3 cm tall, the World Health Organization considers a weight between 56.9 and 76.5 kg to be healthy.

Ideal weight by formula

MethodMenWomen
BMI-based range125–169 lbs125–169 lbs
Devine (1974)156 lbs146 lbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal weight for 5'9"?

The healthy weight range for 5'9" adults is 125–169 lbs (56.9–76.5 kg).

What is the ideal weight for a man at 5'9"?

Devine formula: 156 lbs (70.7 kg). Most active men 5'9" tall settle in the upper half of the BMI healthy range.

What is the ideal weight for a woman at 5'9"?

Devine formula: 146 lbs (66.2 kg). Women 5'9" tall typically settle near the midpoint.

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