Ideal Weight for a 5'11" Female
For a 5'11" female, the healthy weight range is 133–179 lbs (BMI 18.5–24.9). The four medical formulas average about 152 lbs (69 kg). Your best target inside that range depends on frame and muscle — use the calculator below to compare all formulas.
How to use this calculator
Height is pre-set to 5'11" and sex to female — adjust either to compare. Optionally enter your current weight to see where you sit against the ideal range.
Understanding ideal weight at 5'11"
"Ideal weight" is a range, not a single number. At 5'11", the four classic formulas span roughly 149 lbs (68 kg) to 156 lbs (71 kg) because each was fitted to a different population. The healthy BMI range is the widest and most clinically used benchmark. None of these adjust for muscle mass or frame.
Frequently asked questions
Every formula's answer for 5'11" (female)
Four widely used medical formulas plus the healthy BMI range, computed for this exact height:
| Formula | Ideal weight (female, 5'11") |
|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 156 lbs (71 kg) |
| Robinson (1983) | 149 lbs (68 kg) |
| Miller (1983) | 150 lbs (68 kg) |
| Hamwi (1964) | 154 lbs (70 kg) |
| Average of the four | 152 lbs (69 kg) |
| Healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) | 133 – 179 lbs |
Weight categories at 5'11"
How BMI classifies weights at this height. BMI is a screening tool — muscular builds can read "overweight" while metabolically healthy:
| Weight at 5'11" | BMI category |
|---|---|
| Under 133 lbs | Underweight (BMI below 18.5) |
| 133 – 179 lbs | Healthy weight (BMI 18.5–24.9) |
| 179 – 214 lbs | Overweight (BMI 25–29.9) |
| 215 lbs and above | Obese (BMI 30+) |
How 5'11" compares to nearby heights
Each inch of height shifts the healthy range by roughly 3–4 lbs:
| Height | Healthy range (female) | Formula average |
|---|---|---|
| 5'9" | 125 – 169 lbs | 144 lbs (65 kg) |
| 5'10" | 129 – 174 lbs | 148 lbs (67 kg) |
| 6'0" | 136 – 184 lbs | 156 lbs (71 kg) |
| 6'1" | 140 – 189 lbs | 161 lbs (73 kg) |
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