Tall men often ask for the ideal weight for 5'11 male in kg; the answer is 60.2 to 74.5 kg. At 180.3 cm that span keeps BMI within the healthy zone Indian standards set, 18.5 to 22.9. The WHO standard pushes the upper bound to 81.0 kg.
Clinical formulas put a 5'11 man at roughly 71.7 to 77.7 kg. Because 5'11 is almost exactly 180 cm, this page answers the metric version of the question too.
Quick numbers
Height
5 feet 11 inches = 180.3 cmHealthy, Indian standard
60.2 to 74.5 kgWHO bound
81.0 kgDevine, male
75.3 kgMiller, male
71.7 kg
Ideal weight for 5'11 male in kg on every list
| Band | BMI | Weight at 5'11 (180.3 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 60.2 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 60.2 to 74.5 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 60.2 to 81.0 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 74.5 to 81.3 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 81.3 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 97.6 kg and above |
At 180 cm, a man between 60 and 74 kg sits in the healthy zone. From about 81 kg Indian standards use the obese label; WHO keeps him at overweight until about 98 kg.
180 cm height ideal weight and 181 cm
| Height | In feet | Healthy range (Indian bands) | WHO upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 cm | 5 ft 10.9 in | 59.9 to 74.2 kg | 80.7 kg |
| 181 cm | 5 ft 11.3 in | 60.6 to 75.0 kg | 81.6 kg |
So the 180 cm height ideal weight (male), often typed as ideal weight for 180cm male, is 59.9 to 74.2 kg. For 181 cm, the 181 cm height ideal weight is 60.6 to 75.0 kg, and 181 cm in feet is very nearly 5 ft 11.3 in. Searching 5 feet 11 inches in cm ideal weight male gives 180.34 cm as the starting point, and the 5.11 height ideal weight in kg (male) is this same band.
Formula spread at 5'11
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 70.8 kg | 75.3 kg |
| Robinson | 67.7 kg | 72.9 kg |
| Miller | 68.1 kg | 71.7 kg |
| Hamwi | 69.7 kg | 77.7 kg |
| Average of four | 69.1 kg | 74.4 kg |
At taller heights the formulas drift apart: Hamwi climbs fastest, Miller slowest. The gap here is more than 10 kg, a reminder that one formula number is not a rule.
BMI steps at 180.3 cm
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 56 kg | 17.2 | Underweight |
| 59 kg | 18.1 | Underweight |
| 62 kg | 19.1 | Healthy |
| 65 kg | 20.0 | Healthy |
| 68 kg | 20.9 | Healthy |
| 71 kg | 21.8 | Healthy |
| 74 kg | 22.8 | Healthy |
| 77 kg | 23.7 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 80 kg | 24.6 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 83 kg | 25.5 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 86 kg | 26.4 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 89 kg | 27.4 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 92 kg | 28.3 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 95 kg | 29.2 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 98 kg | 30.1 | Obese |
Long limbs and lean builds
Many tall men are slim through the chest and arms but gather fat at the waist with a desk job. For them, strength training is the best investment: it adds muscle where it is thin and helps control the waist. A waist of 90 cm on a 180 cm man is exactly half his height, the line where risk begins to rise.
A woman of 5'11
A woman of 180 cm is rare in India and often hears she is too heavy at a weight that is fine for her height. The healthy window above applies to her too. Female formulas give about 69.1 kg.
Food and training at 5'11
Height raises energy needs: a 28 year old man of 180.3 cm at 74 kg who trains most days burns about 2,685 kcal. Gaining muscle takes a real surplus at this size; the gain planner gives a number. Nearby: 5'10 and 6'0.
Back pain from long hours sitting is common in tall men. A physiotherapist or doctor can suggest a desk setup and exercises.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a 5'11 man weigh?
60.2 to 74.5 kg by Indian standards, or up to 81.0 kg by WHO.
Is 75 kg good for 5'11?
75 kg on a 180.3 cm frame means BMI 23.1. That is within WHO normal and just over the Indian line.
Is 85 kg overweight for 5'11?
85 kg gives BMI 26.1, overweight by WHO and obese by Indian standards unless very muscular.
What is 180 cm in feet?
5 feet 10.9 inches, effectively 5'11.
What is the 180 cm male ideal weight?
59.9 to 74.2 kg by Indian BMI standards.
Can a 5'11 man weigh 65 kg?
Yes. 65 kg gives BMI 20.0, healthy, though on the lean side.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas