Ideal Weight for a 5'4" Male
For a 5'4" male, the healthy weight range is 108–145 lbs (BMI 18.5–24.9). The four medical formulas average about 132 lbs (60 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 5'4" and sex to male — adjust either to compare. Optionally enter your current weight to see where you sit against the ideal range.
Understanding ideal weight at 5'4"
"Ideal weight" is a range, not a single number. At 5'4", the four classic formulas span roughly 130 lbs (59 kg) to 136 lbs (62 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 5'4" (male)
Four widely used medical formulas plus the healthy BMI range, computed for this exact height:
| Formula | Ideal weight (male, 5'4") |
|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 131 lbs (59 kg) |
| Robinson (1983) | 131 lbs (60 kg) |
| Miller (1983) | 136 lbs (62 kg) |
| Hamwi (1964) | 130 lbs (59 kg) |
| Average of the four | 132 lbs (60 kg) |
| Healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) | 108 – 145 lbs |
Weight categories at 5'4"
How BMI classifies weights at this height. BMI is a screening tool — muscular builds can read "overweight" while metabolically healthy:
| Weight at 5'4" | BMI category |
|---|---|
| Under 108 lbs | Underweight (BMI below 18.5) |
| 108 – 145 lbs | Healthy weight (BMI 18.5–24.9) |
| 146 – 174 lbs | Overweight (BMI 25–29.9) |
| 175 lbs and above | Obese (BMI 30+) |
How 5'4" compares to nearby heights
Each inch of height shifts the healthy range by roughly 3–4 lbs:
| Height | Healthy range (male) | Formula average |
|---|---|---|
| 5'2" | 101 – 136 lbs | 123 lbs (56 kg) |
| 5'3" | 104 – 141 lbs | 127 lbs (58 kg) |
| 5'5" | 111 – 150 lbs | 137 lbs (62 kg) |
| 5'6" | 115 – 154 lbs | 141 lbs (64 kg) |
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