Ideal weight for 4'11 female in kg comes to about 41.5 to 51.4 kg. That window keeps a woman of 149.9 cm inside the BMI band of 18.5 to 22.9 used for Indian adults, and the WHO band goes up to 55.9 kg.
Below 5 feet, the clinical formulas start to lose meaning, because they were built for 5 feet and taller. Of the four, Robinson and Miller still give a usable figure here, about 47.3 to 51.7 kg, so the BMI window is the better guide at this height.
Quick numbers
Height
4 feet 11 inches = 149.9 cmHealthy, Indian lines
41.5 to 51.4 kgWHO top end
55.9 kgRobinson, female
47.3 kgBest guide here
BMI window, not formulas
Ideal weight for 4'11 female in kg, line by line
| Band | BMI | Weight at 4'11 (149.9 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 41.5 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 41.5 to 51.4 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 41.5 to 55.9 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 51.4 to 56.1 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 56.1 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 67.4 kg and above |
At 150 cm, a woman of 42 to 51 kg is in the healthy window. The whole window is only about 10 kg wide, so small gains or losses show up quickly in BMI.
150 cm height ideal weight, 149 cm and 151 cm
| Height | In feet | Healthy range (Indian bands) | WHO upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 cm | 4 ft 10.7 in | 41.1 to 50.8 kg | 55.3 kg |
| 150 cm | 4 ft 11.1 in | 41.6 to 51.5 kg | 56.0 kg |
| 151 cm | 4 ft 11.4 in | 42.2 to 52.2 kg | 56.8 kg |
For a 150 cm height ideal weight, a female reader should aim for 41.6 to 51.5 kg; 150 cm in feet is 4 ft 11.1 in, and the 150cm height ideal weight for women is this same window. At 149 cm, the 149 cm height ideal weight is 41.1 to 50.8 kg. A 151 cm height ideal weight is 42.2 to 52.2 kg, and 151 cm in feet equals 4 ft 11.4 in. Searching 4 feet 11 inches in cm ideal weight gives 149.86 cm to start from.
Formula results below 5 feet
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 43.2 kg | 47.7 kg |
| Robinson | 47.3 kg | 50.1 kg |
| Miller | 51.7 kg | 54.8 kg |
| Hamwi | 43.3 kg | 45.3 kg |
| Average of four | 46.4 kg | 49.5 kg |
Devine and Hamwi subtract weight for every inch below 5 feet, which drags them low at this height. Clinicians usually fall back on BMI or measured needs for short adults.
BMI at 149.9 cm
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 36 kg | 16.0 | Underweight |
| 39 kg | 17.4 | Underweight |
| 42 kg | 18.7 | Healthy |
| 45 kg | 20.0 | Healthy |
| 48 kg | 21.4 | Healthy |
| 51 kg | 22.7 | Healthy |
| 54 kg | 24.0 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 57 kg | 25.4 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 60 kg | 26.7 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 63 kg | 28.1 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 66 kg | 29.4 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 69 kg | 30.7 | Obese |
Short stature and health
Many healthy Indian women are under 5 feet. Short stature on its own is not a health problem. What matters is a steady weight in the window, a waist under 80 cm, good iron levels and strong bones. Because a short frame holds less reserve, losing even 3 kg without trying is worth mentioning to a doctor.
Energy needs at 150 cm
A woman of 30 at 150 cm and 47 kg who is lightly active needs about 1,506 kcal a day. That is low, so weight loss diets must be gentle: a cut of 200 to 250 kcal and daily walking rather than skipping meals. Protein and calcium need special care; see the protein target tool.
A man of 4'11
Men at this height share the same window in kg. Use BMI and waist size rather than formulas. Compare with 4'10 and shorter and 5 feet, or see the full height chart.
If a child or teen seems much shorter than others of the same age, a paediatrician can check growth. For adults, short height alone needs no treatment.
Frequently asked questions
What weight suits a 4'11 woman?
41.5 to 51.4 kg by Indian BMI lines, up to 55.9 kg by WHO.
What is 150 cm in feet?
4 feet 11.1 inches.
Is 50 kg overweight at 4'11?
At 149.9 cm, 50 kg gives BMI 22.3, inside the healthy window.
Is 55 kg too much for 4'11?
55 kg gives BMI 24.5, which counts as overweight by Indian lines and normal by WHO.
What is the 150 cm ideal weight for a female?
41.6 to 51.5 kg by Indian BMI lines.
Why don't the formulas work below 5 feet?
They were designed to add weight for each inch above 5 feet, and give odd results when used below it.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas