Ideal Weight for 159cm (5'3")
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.
46.8 kg
Min healthy weight
56.9 kg
Ideal weight (men)
53.2 kg
Ideal weight (women)
62.9 kg
Max healthy weight
Ideal Weight Results
56.9
kilograms
Ideal weight for men at 159cm (average of 4 formulas)
46.8 kg
Min healthy
56.9 kg
Ideal weight
62.9 kg
Max healthy
Ideal weight 56.9 kg falls within the healthy BMI range
👨 Men
56.9 kg
46.8–62.9 kg
125.5 lbs
👩 Women
53.2 kg
46.8–62.9 kg
117.3 lbs
Ideal weight for a 159 cm woman
Healthy range 46.8–62.9 kg (103.1–138.8 lb); the four-formula average is 53.2 kg (117.3 lb).
Ideal weight for a 159 cm man
Healthy range 46.8–62.9 kg (103.1–138.8 lb); the four-formula average is 56.9 kg (125.5 lb).
In feet and inches, 159 cm is about 5'3". See ideal weight for 5'3" in pounds.
Reference Weight by 4 Common IBW Formulas
| Formula | Year | Men (kg) | Women (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
Devine Developed for drug-dosing calculations | 1974 | 56 | 51.5 |
Robinson Regression-based | 1983 | 56.9 | 53.4 |
Miller Regression on updated insurance tables | 1983 | 59.9 | 56.6 |
Hamwi Quick estimation rule (1964) | 1964 | 55 | 51.2 |
| Recommended Average | — | 56.9 | 53.2 |
BMI Categories for 159cm Height
These weights are calculated specifically for someone 159cm tall
🔵 Underweight
BMI < 18.5
Under 46.8 kg
🟢 Healthy
BMI 18.5 — 24.9
46.8 — 62.9 kg
🟠 Overweight
BMI 25 — 29.9
63.0 — 75.6 kg
🔴 Obese
BMI ≥ 30
Over 75.6 kg
How to Calculate Ideal Weight for 159cm
Convert height to inches
159 cm ÷ 2.54 = 62.6 inches (5'3")Inches above 5 feet (60 in)
62.6 − 60 = 2.6 inches above 5ftApply Devine formula (most used)
Men: 50 + (2.3 × 2.6) = 56 kgWomen: 45.5 + (2.3 × 2.6) = 51.5 kgVerify with BMI
BMI = 56 ÷ (1.59)² = 22.5 ✅ 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 159 cm the four formulas give men about 3.7 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 159 cm by weight
| Weight (kg) | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 15.8 | Underweight |
| 45 | 17.8 | Underweight |
| 50 | 19.8 | Healthy |
| 55 | 21.8 | Healthy |
| 60 | 23.7 | Healthy |
| 65 | 25.7 | Overweight |
| 70 | 27.7 | Overweight |
| 75 | 29.7 | Overweight |
| 80 | 31.6 | Obesity class 1 |
| 85 | 33.6 | Obesity class 1 |
| 90 | 35.6 | Obesity class 2 |
| 95 | 37.6 | Obesity class 2 |
| 100 | 39.6 | Obesity class 2 |
| 105 | 41.5 | 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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