Ideal Weight Calculator · Practical guide
Healthy Weight Range for Your Height
The BMI 18.5-24.9 range in pounds for heights from 5'0" to 6'2", plus the frame-size adjustment.
At a glance
The Short Answer
A healthy weight for your height is the range where BMI falls between 18.5 and 24.9 — for example, 118-159 lbs at 5'7" or 136-184 lbs at 6'0". Because it spans roughly 40 lbs rather than one number, it accommodates different builds at the same height.
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Healthy Weight by Height
| Height | Healthy Range (BMI 18.5-24.9) |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 94.7-127.5 lbs |
| 5'4" | 107.8-145.1 lbs |
| 5'8" | 121.7-163.8 lbs |
| 6'0" | 136.4-183.6 lbs |
| 6'2" | 144.1-193.9 lbs |
How the Range Is Computed
BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Flip it around and the healthy bounds are 18.5 x height-squared and 24.9 x height-squared. At 1.70 m (5'7"), that is 18.5 x 2.896 = 53.6 kg and 24.9 x 2.896 = 72.1 kg — the 118-159 lb range in the table.
Where Frame Size Fits In
The calculator applies your frame selection to every result, shifting the BMI bounds by 10%: a small-framed 5'8" person sees roughly 110-147 lbs, while a large frame pushes it to about 134-180 lbs. If you are muscular, expect to sit at the top of the range or above it without excess fat — BMI cannot tell muscle from fat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the healthy range the same for men and women?
Yes — the BMI 18.5-24.9 range is unisex. The medical formulas (Devine, Robinson, Miller) differ by gender, which is why the calculator shows both.
Why is the range so wide?
At 5'7" it spans about 41 lbs because bone structure, muscle mass, and build vary widely at any height. Frame size narrows it further.
What BMI is overweight?
A BMI of 25-29.9 is classified as overweight and 30 or more as obese. At 5'7", a BMI of 25 corresponds to about 159.6 lbs.
Does the range apply to athletes?
Not well. Muscular athletes often exceed a 24.9 BMI with low body fat — body fat percentage is a better gauge for them.