Healthy Weight for 4'11" (150 cm)
A healthy adult weight at 4'11" is 92–123 lb (41.5–55.9 kg), based on BMI 18.5–24.9.
Why ideal weight formulas are not shown
The Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas were designed for heights of 5 feet and above. Below that they extrapolate outside their range, so this page uses the BMI-based range only.
BMI at 4'11" by weight (lb)
| Weight (lb) | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 14.1 | Underweight |
| 80 | 16.2 | Underweight |
| 90 | 18.2 | Underweight |
| 100 | 20.2 | Healthy |
| 110 | 22.2 | Healthy |
| 120 | 24.2 | Healthy |
| 130 | 26.3 | Overweight |
| 140 | 28.3 | Overweight |
| 150 | 30.3 | Obesity class 1 |
| 160 | 32.3 | Obesity class 1 |
| 170 | 34.3 | Obesity class 1 |
| 180 | 36.4 | Obesity class 2 |
| 190 | 38.4 | Obesity class 2 |
| 200 | 40.4 | Obesity class 3 |
Standard adult BMI cut-offs (18+). They do not apply to children and teenagers.
What is a healthy weight for 4'11"?
For an adult who is 4'11" (150 cm), a healthy weight is 92–123 lb (41.5–55.9 kg), which is a BMI of 18.5–24.9. The same BMI range applies to men and women.
Why are ideal weight formulas not shown for 4'11"?
The Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas were designed for heights of 5 feet and above, so for 4'11" this page shows the BMI-based range only.
How much should a 4'11" man weigh?
A healthy range is 92–123 lb based on BMI 18.5–24.9.
When is someone 4'11" overweight?
Above 123 lb is in the overweight range (BMI 25–29.9), and above 148 lb is in the obesity range (BMI 30 or more).
Nearby heights
References
- CDC — Adult BMI Categories
- Pai MP, Paloucek FP. The origin of the "ideal" body weight equations. Ann Pharmacother. 2000;34(9):1066–9.
- Peterson CM et al. Universal equation for estimating ideal body weight. Am J Clin Nutr. 2016;103(5):1197–203.
Educational estimates for adults only; not a substitute for medical advice. Adult BMI cut-offs do not apply to children and teenagers.