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Healthy weight for your height

See the weight range that is healthiest for your height, based on the cut-offs for Indian adults.

Height

For adults 18 and over. Not meant for pregnancy.

Enter your details to see your result.

What the numbers mean

HeightHealthy weightMiddle
150 cm (4 ft 11 in)42 to 51 kg47 kg
155 cm (5 ft 1 in)45 to 55 kg50 kg
160 cm (5 ft 3 in)48 to 58 kg54 kg
165 cm (5 ft 5 in)51 to 62 kg57 kg
170 cm (5 ft 7 in)54 to 66 kg61 kg
175 cm (5 ft 9 in)57 to 70 kg64 kg
180 cm (5 ft 11 in)60 to 74 kg68 kg
185 cm (6 ft 1 in)64 to 78 kg72 kg

The range runs from a BMI of 18.5 to 22.9, the healthy range for Indian adults; the middle is a BMI of 21.

When to see a doctor

  • You are well above or below the range for your height.
  • Your weight has changed by several kilos in a few months without trying.
  • You want help to lose weight safely, especially if you have diabetes or high blood pressure.

Talk to a doctor

Bring your numbers to your visit. Our doctors will explain what they mean for you and what to do next.

This tool is a guide, not a diagnosis; your doctor’s advice comes first. Nothing you type leaves your device.