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Healthy Weight for a 5 Foot 7 Woman
The BMI-based healthy range at 5 ft 7 in runs from about 118 to 159 pounds.
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The Short Answer
For a woman who is 5 feet 7 inches tall, the healthy BMI range of 18.5–24.9 corresponds to roughly 118 to 159 lbs. Below 118 lbs is underweight by the standard definition; above 159 lbs is overweight.
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How the Range Is Computed
The BMI cutoffs are multiplied by height squared. At 67 inches (1.70 m), that is 18.5 × 1.70² ≈ 53.6 kg (about 118 lbs) at the low end and 24.9 × 1.70² ≈ 72.1 kg (about 159 lbs) at the high end. The formula is identical for men and women.
Healthy Weight Ranges by Height
| Height | Healthy Range |
|---|---|
| 5 ft 2 in | 101–136 lbs |
| 5 ft 5 in | 111–150 lbs |
| 5 ft 7 in | 118–159 lbs |
| 5 ft 9 in | 125–169 lbs |
| 5 ft 11 in | 133–179 lbs |
Where in the Range Should You Aim?
Anywhere inside the band counts as healthy on paper. Body composition matters too: two women at 150 lbs can carry very different amounts of fat and muscle. If you are above the range, the calculator shows exactly how many pounds separate you from 159.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 160 pounds overweight for a 5 foot 7 woman?
Just barely. At 5 ft 7 in, 160 lbs gives a BMI of about 25.1 — a single pound inside the overweight band, which starts at BMI 25.0.
Do men and women use the same healthy weight range?
Yes, the BMI thresholds are the same for both sexes. Body composition norms differ, but the weight bands themselves do not.
Does age change the healthy range for adults?
The standard adult BMI ranges do not adjust for age. Some research suggests slightly higher BMIs are fine for older adults, but the published cutoffs stay fixed.
What if I am very muscular?
Muscle is denser than fat, so a lean, muscular woman can exceed 159 lbs at a healthy body fat level. BMI is a screening tool — pair it with body fat or waist measurements for the full picture.