Healthy weight by height: an adult reference table
See approximate healthy-weight ranges by height, calculated from the standard adult BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9.
An approximate adult healthy-weight range can be calculated from height and BMI 18.5–24.9:
Weight = BMI x height (m)^2| Height | Approximate reference range |
|---|---|
| 1.50 m | 41.6–56.0 kg |
| 1.60 m | 47.4–63.7 kg |
| 1.70 m | 53.5–72.0 kg |
| 1.80 m | 59.9–80.7 kg |
| 1.90 m | 66.8–89.9 kg |
Values are rounded, so use the BMI calculator for your precise height. The interval is a screening reference, not an ideal-weight prescription.
BMI does not account for muscle, frame, fat distribution, age-related changes or medical history. A strength athlete may be healthy above the table, while a person inside it may still have other risk factors. Consider waist measurement, fitness and clinical markers as appropriate.
The table is intended for most adults. Children and teenagers need BMI-for-age percentiles, and pregnancy uses pre-pregnancy BMI with gestational guidance.