Ideal Weight by Height & Gender: Charts
What Is Ideal Body Weight?
**Ideal body weight (IBW)** is a clinical estimate of how much a person should weigh based primarily on their height and sex. It was originally developed to help calculate medication dosages, but it has since become a widely used benchmark for general health assessment.
There is no single "perfect" weight for any given height. Instead, multiple formulas exist, each producing slightly different results. The most commonly referenced are the **Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi** formulas.
The Four Major Ideal Body Weight Formulas
Devine Formula (1974)
Developed by Dr. B.J. Devine for drug dosing, this is the most widely referenced formula in clinical settings.
Robinson Formula (1983)
A revision of the Devine formula with slightly different coefficients.
Miller Formula (1983)
Tends to produce the lowest IBW estimates of the four.
Hamwi Formula (1964)
One of the oldest formulas, still widely used by dietitians.
Ideal Weight Chart for Women
The table below shows ideal weight ranges for women at each height using all four formulas. The **range column** represents the span from the lowest to the highest formula result.
| Height | Devine | Robinson | Miller | Hamwi | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" (58") | 40.9 kg / 90 lbs | 45.6 kg / 101 lbs | 50.3 kg / 111 lbs | 41.1 kg / 91 lbs | 90 – 111 lbs |
| 4'11" (59") | 43.2 kg / 95 lbs | 47.3 kg / 104 lbs | 51.7 kg / 114 lbs | 43.3 kg / 95 lbs | 95 – 114 lbs |
| 5'0" (60") | 45.5 kg / 100 lbs | 49.0 kg / 108 lbs | 53.1 kg / 117 lbs | 45.5 kg / 100 lbs | 100 – 117 lbs |
| 5'1" (61") | 47.8 kg / 105 lbs | 50.7 kg / 112 lbs | 54.5 kg / 120 lbs | 47.7 kg / 105 lbs | 105 – 120 lbs |
| 5'2" (62") | 50.1 kg / 110 lbs | 52.4 kg / 116 lbs | 55.8 kg / 123 lbs | 49.9 kg / 110 lbs | 110 – 123 lbs |
| **5'3" (63")** | **52.3 kg / 115 lbs** | **54.1 kg / 119 lbs** | **57.2 kg / 126 lbs** | **52.1 kg / 115 lbs** | **115 – 126 lbs** |
| 5'4" (64") | 54.6 kg / 120 lbs | 55.8 kg / 123 lbs | 58.5 kg / 129 lbs | 54.3 kg / 120 lbs | 120 – 129 lbs |
| 5'5" (65") | 56.9 kg / 125 lbs | 57.5 kg / 127 lbs | 59.9 kg / 132 lbs | 56.5 kg / 125 lbs | 125 – 132 lbs |
| 5'6" (66") | 59.2 kg / 130 lbs | 59.2 kg / 130 lbs | 61.2 kg / 135 lbs | 58.7 kg / 129 lbs | 129 – 135 lbs |
| 5'7" (67") | 61.5 kg / 135 lbs | 60.9 kg / 134 lbs | 62.6 kg / 138 lbs | 60.9 kg / 134 lbs | 134 – 138 lbs |
| 5'8" (68") | 63.7 kg / 140 lbs | 62.6 kg / 138 lbs | 64.0 kg / 141 lbs | 63.1 kg / 139 lbs | 138 – 141 lbs |
| 5'9" (69") | 66.0 kg / 146 lbs | 64.3 kg / 142 lbs | 65.3 kg / 144 lbs | 65.3 kg / 144 lbs | 142 – 146 lbs |
| 5'10" (70") | 68.3 kg / 151 lbs | 66.0 kg / 146 lbs | 66.7 kg / 147 lbs | 67.5 kg / 149 lbs | 146 – 151 lbs |
| 5'11" (71") | 70.6 kg / 156 lbs | 67.7 kg / 149 lbs | 68.0 kg / 150 lbs | 69.7 kg / 154 lbs | 149 – 156 lbs |
What Weight Should I Be at 5'3" Female?
This is one of the most commonly searched questions. For a woman who is **5'3" (160 cm)**, the ideal body weight ranges from **115 to 126 lbs (52–57 kg)** depending on the formula used. The average across all four formulas is roughly **119 lbs (54 kg)**. A healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) at this height spans from about **107 to 141 lbs**.
Ideal Weight Chart for Men
| Height | Devine | Robinson | Miller | Hamwi | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4" (64") | 59.2 kg / 131 lbs | 59.6 kg / 131 lbs | 61.8 kg / 136 lbs | 58.8 kg / 130 lbs | 130 – 136 lbs |
| 5'5" (65") | 61.5 kg / 136 lbs | 61.5 kg / 136 lbs | 63.2 kg / 139 lbs | 61.5 kg / 136 lbs | 136 – 139 lbs |
| 5'6" (66") | 63.8 kg / 141 lbs | 63.4 kg / 140 lbs | 64.6 kg / 142 lbs | 64.2 kg / 142 lbs | 140 – 142 lbs |
| 5'7" (67") | 66.1 kg / 146 lbs | 65.3 kg / 144 lbs | 66.0 kg / 145 lbs | 66.9 kg / 148 lbs | 144 – 148 lbs |
| 5'8" (68") | 68.4 kg / 151 lbs | 67.2 kg / 148 lbs | 67.3 kg / 148 lbs | 69.6 kg / 154 lbs | 148 – 154 lbs |
| 5'9" (69") | 70.7 kg / 156 lbs | 69.1 kg / 152 lbs | 68.7 kg / 151 lbs | 72.3 kg / 159 lbs | 151 – 159 lbs |
| 5'10" (70") | 73.0 kg / 161 lbs | 71.0 kg / 157 lbs | 70.1 kg / 155 lbs | 75.0 kg / 165 lbs | 155 – 165 lbs |
| **5'11" (71")** | **75.3 kg / 166 lbs** | **72.9 kg / 161 lbs** | **71.5 kg / 158 lbs** | **77.7 kg / 171 lbs** | **158 – 171 lbs** |
| 6'0" (72") | 77.6 kg / 171 lbs | 74.8 kg / 165 lbs | 72.8 kg / 161 lbs | 80.4 kg / 177 lbs | 161 – 177 lbs |
| 6'1" (73") | 79.8 kg / 176 lbs | 76.7 kg / 169 lbs | 74.2 kg / 164 lbs | 83.1 kg / 183 lbs | 164 – 183 lbs |
| 6'2" (74") | 82.1 kg / 181 lbs | 78.6 kg / 173 lbs | 75.6 kg / 167 lbs | 85.8 kg / 189 lbs | 167 – 189 lbs |
| 6'3" (75") | 84.4 kg / 186 lbs | 80.5 kg / 177 lbs | 77.0 kg / 170 lbs | 88.5 kg / 195 lbs | 170 – 195 lbs |
| 6'4" (76") | 86.7 kg / 191 lbs | 82.4 kg / 182 lbs | 78.3 kg / 173 lbs | 91.2 kg / 201 lbs | 173 – 201 lbs |
Ideal Weight for a 5'11" Male
A man who is **5'11" (180 cm)** has an ideal body weight range of **158 to 171 lbs (72–78 kg)** across the four formulas. The Hamwi formula gives the highest estimate at 171 lbs, while Miller gives the lowest at 158 lbs. A healthy BMI range at this height spans roughly **136 to 179 lbs**.
Factors Beyond Height That Affect Ideal Weight
Body Frame Size
People with larger bone structures naturally weigh more. To estimate your frame size, wrap your thumb and index finger around your wrist:
Muscle Mass
Muscle is denser than fat. Individuals who strength-train regularly or have physically demanding jobs will typically weigh more than formula estimates without being overweight.
Age
After age 30, most people lose roughly **3 to 5 %** of muscle mass per decade if they are not strength training. This means the ideal weight might shift slightly downward with age unless offset by exercise.
Ethnicity
Some IBW formulas were developed using predominantly Caucasian populations. Research suggests that health risk thresholds may differ for South Asian, East Asian, and Pacific Islander populations.
How to Use the Ideal Weight Calculator
Our [ideal weight calculator](/ideal-weight-calculator) applies all four formulas simultaneously and displays the full range. Simply enter your height and select your sex to see personalised results. For a more complete assessment, combine your ideal weight range with your BMI and body fat percentage.
