Ideal Weight for Women 5'0" to 5'5": Charts by Height
Ideal Weight for Women 5'0" to 5'5"
For many women, the question **"What should I weigh?"** is one of the first steps toward understanding their health. While there is no single perfect number, established medical formulas and BMI ranges provide a well-researched starting point. This guide covers ideal weight for women at every inch from 5'0" to 5'5", including BMI-based ranges and the four most-used clinical formulas.
Understanding the Weight Ranges
The numbers below come from two sources:
The formula-based ideal weight usually falls near the middle of the healthy BMI range. Think of the formula result as a midpoint and the BMI range as the acceptable window.
Ideal Weight for a 5'0" (152 cm) Woman
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Devine formula | 100 lbs (45.5 kg) |
| Robinson formula | 108 lbs (49.0 kg) |
| Miller formula | 117 lbs (53.1 kg) |
| Hamwi formula | 100 lbs (45.5 kg) |
| **Formula range** | **100 – 117 lbs** |
| Healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) | 97 – 128 lbs (44 – 58 kg) |
At 5'0", most formulas cluster around **100–117 lbs**. A small-framed woman may be perfectly healthy at the lower end, while a large-framed or more muscular woman may sit comfortably near 125 lbs and still be in excellent health.
Ideal Weight for a 5'1" (155 cm) Woman
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Devine formula | 105 lbs (47.8 kg) |
| Robinson formula | 112 lbs (50.7 kg) |
| Miller formula | 120 lbs (54.5 kg) |
| Hamwi formula | 105 lbs (47.7 kg) |
| **Formula range** | **105 – 120 lbs** |
| Healthy BMI range | 101 – 132 lbs (46 – 60 kg) |
An additional inch of height adds roughly 4–5 lbs to most formula estimates. The BMI window is slightly wider at this height.
Ideal Weight for a 5'2" (157 cm) Woman
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Devine formula | 110 lbs (50.1 kg) |
| Robinson formula | 116 lbs (52.4 kg) |
| Miller formula | 123 lbs (55.8 kg) |
| Hamwi formula | 110 lbs (49.9 kg) |
| **Formula range** | **110 – 123 lbs** |
| Healthy BMI range | 104 – 136 lbs (47 – 62 kg) |
**5'2" is one of the most common heights for women** in many countries. At this height, a weight of around 110–123 lbs places you squarely in the ideal range. If you weigh up to 136 lbs, you are still within a healthy BMI, especially if you carry lean muscle mass.
Ideal Weight for a 5'3" (160 cm) Woman
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Devine formula | 115 lbs (52.3 kg) |
| Robinson formula | 119 lbs (54.1 kg) |
| Miller formula | 126 lbs (57.2 kg) |
| Hamwi formula | 115 lbs (52.1 kg) |
| **Formula range** | **115 – 126 lbs** |
| Healthy BMI range | 107 – 141 lbs (49 – 64 kg) |
The **5'3" female ideal weight** is one of the most frequently searched health questions online. The average of the four formulas is about **119 lbs (54 kg)**, and the healthy BMI window extends up to 141 lbs. If you are between 115 and 135 lbs at this height, you are well within the healthy zone for most body compositions.
Ideal Weight for a 5'4" (163 cm) Woman
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Devine formula | 120 lbs (54.6 kg) |
| Robinson formula | 123 lbs (55.8 kg) |
| Miller formula | 129 lbs (58.5 kg) |
| Hamwi formula | 120 lbs (54.3 kg) |
| **Formula range** | **120 – 129 lbs** |
| Healthy BMI range | 110 – 145 lbs (50 – 66 kg) |
At 5'4", the **BMI at various weights** looks like this:
This makes it easy to see how a few pounds can shift your category, which is why a range is always more useful than a single number.
Ideal Weight for a 5'5" (165 cm) Woman
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Devine formula | 125 lbs (56.9 kg) |
| Robinson formula | 127 lbs (57.5 kg) |
| Miller formula | 132 lbs (59.9 kg) |
| Hamwi formula | 125 lbs (56.5 kg) |
| **Formula range** | **125 – 132 lbs** |
| Healthy BMI range | 114 – 150 lbs (52 – 68 kg) |
At 5'5", a woman can weigh up to **150 lbs** and remain within a healthy BMI. The formula-based ideal weight clusters around **125–132 lbs**.
Factors That Shift Your Personal Ideal Weight
Body Frame Size
Your bone structure influences how much you should weigh. The wrist test is a simple estimate:
A large-framed 5'3" woman might comfortably weigh 130–135 lbs, while a small-framed woman at the same height could be perfectly healthy at 110 lbs.
Muscle Mass
Muscle weighs more than fat per unit of volume. Women who strength-train, play sports, or have physically active lifestyles often weigh more than formula estimates while having a lower body fat percentage and better metabolic health.
Age
Metabolic rate tends to slow after age 30, and body composition shifts toward more fat and less muscle. However, this does not necessarily mean your ideal weight should increase — it means maintaining strength training becomes more important to preserve lean mass.
Ethnicity
Research shows that health risk thresholds may vary by ethnic background. For instance, Asian women may face elevated metabolic risk at lower BMI values (around 23) compared to women of European descent.
When to Be Concerned
Your weight is worth investigating further if:
In any of these cases, consult your GP for a full health assessment including blood work and body composition analysis.
