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Healthy Weight for Women by Height
A healthy weight range is the span of weights that gives a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 for your height.
Healthy weight range chart
| Height | Healthy range (kg) | Healthy range (st/lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 145 cm (4′9″) | 38.9 – 52.4 kg | 6st 2lb – 8st 4lb |
| 147 cm (4′10″) | 40 – 53.8 kg | 6st 4lb – 8st 7lb |
| 149 cm (4′11″) | 41.1 – 55.3 kg | 6st 7lb – 8st 10lb |
| 151 cm (4′11″) | 42.2 – 56.8 kg | 6st 9lb – 8st 13lb |
| 153 cm (5′0″) | 43.3 – 58.3 kg | 6st 11lb – 9st 3lb |
| 155 cm (5′1″) | 44.4 – 59.8 kg | 7st 0lb – 9st 6lb |
| 157 cm (5′2″) | 45.6 – 61.4 kg | 7st 3lb – 9st 9lb |
| 159 cm (5′3″) | 46.8 – 62.9 kg | 7st 5lb – 9st 13lb |
| 161 cm (5′3″) | 48 – 64.5 kg | 7st 8lb – 10st 2lb |
| 163 cm (5′4″) | 49.2 – 66.2 kg | 7st 10lb – 10st 6lb |
| 165 cm (5′5″) | 50.4 – 67.8 kg | 7st 13lb – 10st 9lb |
| 167 cm (5′6″) | 51.6 – 69.4 kg | 8st 2lb – 10st 13lb |
| 169 cm (5′7″) | 52.8 – 71.1 kg | 8st 4lb – 11st 3lb |
| 171 cm (5′7″) | 54.1 – 72.8 kg | 8st 7lb – 11st 6lb |
| 173 cm (5′8″) | 55.4 – 74.5 kg | 8st 10lb – 11st 10lb |
| 175 cm (5′9″) | 56.7 – 76.3 kg | 8st 13lb – 12st 0lb |
| 177 cm (5′10″) | 58 – 78 kg | 9st 2lb – 12st 4lb |
| 179 cm (5′10″) | 59.3 – 79.8 kg | 9st 5lb – 12st 8lb |
| 181 cm (5′11″) | 60.6 – 81.6 kg | 9st 8lb – 12st 12lb |
| 183 cm (6′0″) | 62 – 83.4 kg | 9st 11lb – 13st 2lb |
| 185 cm (6′1″) | 63.3 – 85.2 kg | 10st 0lb – 13st 6lb |
Not on the list? Enter your exact height in the BMI calculator and it will show your personal range.
Why a range and not one ideal weight?
Women are healthy at many different weights. Frame size, muscle, age and genetics all matter. The Australian Department of Health describes a healthy range and not a single target, so you do not need to hit a specific number.
Ways to support a healthy weight
- Follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines: plenty of vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, lean protein and dairy or alternatives.
- Move most days. Adults need 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity a week plus muscle-strengthening on two days.
- Prioritise sleep and manage stress, both of which affect appetite and weight.
- See your GP if your weight changes quickly without a clear reason.
Healthy weight questions
What is the ideal weight for a woman who is 165 cm?
At 165 cm the healthy BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 corresponds to roughly 50 to 68 kg. Use the table on this page to find your own height.
Should I aim for the middle of the healthy range?
Not necessarily. Many women are healthy at both the lower and upper ends. Frame size, muscle, age and medical history matter, so use the range as a guide and not a single target.
What is waist-to-height ratio?
It is your waist circumference divided by your height. Keeping your waist under half your height is a simple guide associated with lower cardiometabolic risk, and it works for all heights and ethnicities.