Healthy Weight Calculator
Enter your height to see the healthy weight range for adults. Add your current weight if you want to see where you fall in that range.
How the healthy weight range is calculated
The calculator uses the adult BMI range that the World Health Organization classes as healthy: 18.5 to 24.9. Because BMI is weight divided by height squared, we reverse the formula to find the weights that fall inside that range for your height:
Lowest healthy weight = 18.5 × height (m)²
Highest healthy weight = 24.9 × height (m)²
For example, someone who is 170 cm (1.70 m) tall has a healthy weight range of about 53.5 kg to 72.0 kg.
Healthy weight chart by height
| Height | Healthy weight (kg) | Healthy weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4′11″) | 41.6 – 56.0 | 92 – 124 |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 44.4 – 59.8 | 98 – 132 |
| 160 cm (5′3″) | 47.4 – 63.7 | 104 – 141 |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 50.4 – 67.8 | 111 – 149 |
| 170 cm (5′7″) | 53.5 – 72.0 | 118 – 159 |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 56.7 – 76.3 | 125 – 168 |
| 180 cm (5′11″) | 59.9 – 80.7 | 132 – 178 |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 63.3 – 85.2 | 140 – 188 |
| 190 cm (6′3″) | 66.8 – 89.9 | 147 – 198 |
| 195 cm (6′5″) | 70.3 – 94.7 | 155 – 209 |
Limits of this calculator
BMI does not measure body fat directly. Muscular people can have a high BMI while being lean, and older adults can have a normal BMI while carrying extra fat. For a fuller picture, check your BMI together with your body fat percentage. The healthy BMI range does not apply to children, teenagers or pregnant women.
Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy weight for my height?
For most adults, a healthy weight is any weight that gives a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9. Enter your height above to see that range in kg or lbs.
Is healthy weight different for men and women?
The BMI-based range is the same for adult men and women. If you want a single target weight that accounts for sex and frame size, try the Ideal Weight Calculator.
What should I do if I am outside the healthy range?
Small, steady changes work best. The Calorie Calculator can show your daily energy needs. If you have a health condition, speak with a doctor or registered dietitian before changing your diet.
This calculator gives general estimates for educational purposes and is not medical advice.