Ideal Weight for 156cm (5'1")
Reference weight estimated with four commonly used ideal body weight formulas: Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi. The healthy range is derived separately from the standard adult BMI range.
45 kg
Min healthy weight
54.5 kg
Ideal weight (men)
51 kg
Ideal weight (women)
60.6 kg
Max healthy weight
Ideal Weight Results
54.5
kilograms
Ideal weight for men at 156cm (average of 4 formulas)
45 kg
Min healthy
54.5 kg
Ideal weight
60.6 kg
Max healthy
Ideal weight 54.5 kg falls within the healthy BMI range
👨 Men
54.5 kg
45–60.6 kg
120.1 lbs
👩 Women
51 kg
45–60.6 kg
112.3 lbs
Ideal weight for a 156 cm woman
Healthy range 45–60.6 kg (99.3–133.6 lb); the four-formula average is 51 kg (112.3 lb).
Ideal weight for a 156 cm man
Healthy range 45–60.6 kg (99.3–133.6 lb); the four-formula average is 54.5 kg (120.1 lb).
In feet and inches, 156 cm is about 5'1". See ideal weight for 5'1" in pounds.
Reference Weight by 4 Common IBW Formulas
| Formula | Year | Men (kg) | Women (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
Devine Developed for drug-dosing calculations | 1974 | 53.3 | 48.8 |
Robinson Regression-based | 1983 | 54.7 | 51.4 |
Miller Regression on updated insurance tables | 1983 | 58.2 | 55 |
Hamwi Quick estimation rule (1964) | 1964 | 51.8 | 48.6 |
| Recommended Average | — | 54.5 | 51 |
BMI Categories for 156cm Height
These weights are calculated specifically for someone 156cm tall
🔵 Underweight
BMI < 18.5
Under 45 kg
🟢 Healthy
BMI 18.5 — 24.9
45 — 60.6 kg
🟠 Overweight
BMI 25 — 29.9
60.7 — 72.8 kg
🔴 Obese
BMI ≥ 30
Over 72.8 kg
How to Calculate Ideal Weight for 156cm
Convert height to inches
156 cm ÷ 2.54 = 61.4 inches (5'1")Inches above 5 feet (60 in)
61.4 − 60 = 1.4 inches above 5ftApply Devine formula (most used)
Men: 50 + (2.3 × 1.4) = 53.3 kgWomen: 45.5 + (2.3 × 1.4) = 48.8 kgVerify with BMI
BMI = 53.3 ÷ (1.56)² = 22.4 ✅ Within healthy rangeAbout the 4 Medical Formulas
Hamwi (1964)
The earliest formula, developed by Dr. G.J. Hamwi in 1964 for clinical nutrition. Published via the American Diabetes Association .
Devine (1974)
Developed by Dr. B.J. Devine in 1974 for drug dosage calculations. It later became a common reference-weight estimate.
Robinson (1983)
Developed by Dr. J.D. Robinson in 1983 using regression analysis of Metropolitan Life Insurance data. Gives values close to Devine.
Miller (1983)
Developed by Dr. D.R. Miller in 1983 using updated Metropolitan Life tables. Typically produces the highest values.
Why Does Ideal Weight Differ Between Men and Women?
At 156 cm the four formulas give men about 3.5 kg more than women, because each formula uses different constants for men and women, derived from historical height–weight data (on average men carry more lean and bone mass). The BMI-based healthy range is the same for both sexes at the same height.
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BMI at 156 cm by weight
| Weight (kg) | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 14.4 | Underweight |
| 40 | 16.4 | Underweight |
| 45 | 18.5 | Healthy |
| 50 | 20.5 | Healthy |
| 55 | 22.6 | Healthy |
| 60 | 24.7 | Healthy |
| 65 | 26.7 | Overweight |
| 70 | 28.8 | Overweight |
| 75 | 30.8 | Obesity class 1 |
| 80 | 32.9 | Obesity class 1 |
| 85 | 34.9 | Obesity class 1 |
| 90 | 37 | Obesity class 2 |
| 95 | 39 | Obesity class 2 |
| 100 | 41.1 | Obesity class 3 |
Standard adult BMI cut-offs (18+). They do not apply to children and teenagers.
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📚 Scientific References
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