Ideal weight for 4'10 female in kg is about 40.2 to 49.7 kg. At 147.3 cm, those weights hold BMI between 18.5 and 22.9, the zone Indian guidance calls healthy. WHO accepts up to 54.0 kg. Women of 4'8 and 4'9 have slightly lower windows, shown below.
Below 5 feet, BMI is the most practical guide. The common ideal body weight formulas assume a height of at least 5 feet and give unreliable numbers here.
Quick numbers
Height
4 feet 10 inches = 147.3 cmHealthy at 4'10, Indian lines
40.2 to 49.7 kgHealthy at 4'9
38.8 to 48.0 kgHealthy at 4'8
37.4 to 46.3 kgWaist goal
under 74 cm (half of height)
Ideal weight for 4'10 female in kg, with 4'8 and 4'9
| Height | Healthy range (Indian) | WHO upper |
|---|---|---|
| 4'8 (142.2 cm) | 37.4 to 46.3 kg | 50.4 kg |
| 4'9 (144.8 cm) | 38.8 to 48.0 kg | 52.2 kg |
| 4'10 (147.3 cm) | 40.2 to 49.7 kg | 54.0 kg |
| Band | BMI | Weight at 4'10 (147.3 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 40.2 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 40.2 to 49.7 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 40.2 to 54.0 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 49.7 to 54.3 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 54.3 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 65.1 kg and above |
145 to 148 cm height ideal weight
| Height | In feet | Healthy range (Indian bands) | WHO upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 cm | 4 ft 8.3 in | 37.8 to 46.8 kg | 50.9 kg |
| 144 cm | 4 ft 8.7 in | 38.4 to 47.5 kg | 51.6 kg |
| 145 cm | 4 ft 9.1 in | 38.9 to 48.1 kg | 52.4 kg |
| 146 cm | 4 ft 9.5 in | 39.4 to 48.8 kg | 53.1 kg |
| 147 cm | 4 ft 9.9 in | 40.0 to 49.5 kg | 53.8 kg |
| 148 cm | 4 ft 10.3 in | 40.5 to 50.2 kg | 54.5 kg |
Taking a few common heights: the 145 cm height ideal weight is 38.9 to 48.1 kg, the ideal weight for 145 cm female readers. A 148 cm height ideal weight is 40.5 to 50.2 kg, so the ideal weight for 148 cm height female is that same span; 148 cm in feet: 4 ft 10.3 in. 147 cm in feet? Just under 4 ft 10 in, effectively 4'10. For 143 cm in feet, it comes out at 4 ft 8.3 in, and 144 cm in feet gives 4 ft 8.7 in.
Why formulas fail at this height
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 40.9 kg | 45.4 kg |
| Robinson | 45.6 kg | 48.2 kg |
| Miller | 50.4 kg | 53.4 kg |
| Hamwi | 41.1 kg | 42.6 kg |
| Average of four | 44.5 kg | 47.4 kg |
Devine and Hamwi take weight away for every inch under 5 feet, which pushes them toward unrealistic figures. Clinicians working with short adults usually rely on BMI or on measured energy needs instead.
BMI at 147.3 cm
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 36 kg | 16.6 | Underweight |
| 39 kg | 18.0 | Underweight |
| 42 kg | 19.4 | Healthy |
| 45 kg | 20.7 | Healthy |
| 48 kg | 22.1 | Healthy |
| 51 kg | 23.5 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 54 kg | 24.9 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 57 kg | 26.3 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 60 kg | 27.6 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 63 kg | 29.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 66 kg | 30.4 | Obese |
Health notes for petite women
Women under 4'11 often worry they weigh too much because the numbers look small next to taller friends. At this height even 50 kg sits in the overweight band, and 41 kg can be perfectly healthy. Watch the waist: half of height is about 74 cm here, a stricter mark than the usual 80 cm. Strong bones, good iron and enough protein matter more than a few kilos.
Energy and eating
Energy needs are low: a lightly active woman of 30 at 147 cm and 44 kg needs about 1,443 kcal daily. Big deficits do not fit; trimming 150 to 200 kcal and walking more works better. Use the calorie tool for your figure and see the next height up on the 4'11 page.
Short stature in teens and adults
If a teenager stays much shorter than classmates, a paediatrician can check growth and puberty. For adults, height is settled; focus on fitness and a weight that feels steady and strong. All heights are on the height weight chart, and the female BMI page explains how to read BMI for women.
Tiredness, pale skin or breathlessness can signal anaemia, which is common in Indian women. A doctor can check with a blood test.
Frequently asked questions
What weight is right for a 4'10 woman?
40.2 to 49.7 kg, judged by the Indian adult cut-off, while WHO goes up to 54.0 kg.
What is 147 cm in feet?
4 feet 9.9 inches, effectively 4'10.
What is the ideal weight for 145 cm female?
38.9 to 48.1 kg.
What should a 148 cm female weigh?
40.5 to 50.2 kg.
Is 50 kg overweight for 4'10?
At 147.3 cm, 50 kg is BMI 23.0. Indian lines count that as overweight, WHO as normal.
What is the 4.9 height ideal weight in kg?
For 4'9 (144.8 cm), about 38.8 to 48.0 kg.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas