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Healthy weight chart by height
Healthy weight ranges for adults from 145 cm to 195 cm, including South Asian ranges.
Healthy weight range by height
For adults, a healthy weight is usually defined as a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. For people of South Asian and some other backgrounds, NICE advises treating 23 and above as overweight, so the upper end of the healthy range is lower. The same ranges apply to men and women.
| Height | Standard range (BMI 18.5–24.9) | South Asian range (BMI 18.5–22.9) |
|---|---|---|
| 145 cm (4 ft 9 in) | 39–52 kg | 39–48 kg |
| 150 cm (4 ft 11 in) | 42–56 kg | 42–52 kg |
| 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) | 44–60 kg | 44–55 kg |
| 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | 47–64 kg | 47–59 kg |
| 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | 50–68 kg | 50–62 kg |
| 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | 53–72 kg | 53–66 kg |
| 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | 57–76 kg | 57–70 kg |
| 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | 60–81 kg | 60–74 kg |
| 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | 63–85 kg | 63–78 kg |
| 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | 67–90 kg | 67–83 kg |
| 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | 70–95 kg | 70–87 kg |
Figures are rounded to the nearest kilogram and apply to adults only. They are not targets for pregnant people, children or teenagers, and BMI can mislead for very muscular people.
Want an exact number? Use the BMI calculator.
Sources
- NICE guideline NG246: Identifying and assessing overweight, obesity and central adiposity
- NHS inform: Body mass index (BMI)
Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy weight for my height?
For most adults, a healthy weight is a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. Use the chart on this page to see the range in kilograms for your height.
Why is the South Asian range lower?
NICE advises lower BMI thresholds for people of South Asian and some other backgrounds, because health risks rise at a lower BMI.
Does the chart apply to children?
No. These ranges are for adults only. Children and teenagers are assessed using age- and sex-specific growth charts.