The ideal weight for 5'2 female in kg is about 45.9 to 56.8 kg, the range that keeps BMI between 18.5 and 22.9 at 157.5 cm. By the wider WHO band the healthy top is 61.8 kg. Medical ideal body weight formulas place a 5'2 woman at roughly 49.9 to 55.8 kg.
Five feet two inches is close to the average height of adult women in India, so this is one of the most searched heights. The same figures apply to anyone 157 to 158 cm tall.
Quick numbers
Height
5 feet 2 inches = 157.5 cmHealthy, Indian bands
45.9 to 56.8 kgHealthy, WHO
45.9 to 61.8 kgDevine formula, female
50.1 kgWaist goal
below 80 cm
Ideal weight for 5'2 female in kg: the healthy bands
| Band | BMI | Weight at 5'2 (157.5 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 45.9 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 45.9 to 56.8 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 45.9 to 61.8 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 56.8 to 62.0 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 62.0 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 74.4 kg and above |
In everyday terms: under about 46 kg is light for this height, 46 to 57 kg is the healthy zone for Indian adults, and from about 62 kg upward the health risks of extra weight start to rise.
5.2 height ideal weight in kg by formula
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 50.1 kg | 54.6 kg |
| Robinson | 52.4 kg | 55.8 kg |
| Miller | 55.8 kg | 59.0 kg |
| Hamwi | 49.9 kg | 53.4 kg |
| Average of four | 52.1 kg | 55.7 kg |
The Devine formula is the one hospitals use to dose some medicines. Robinson and Miller give a bit more for short heights. The average of the four is a handy single target, and it sits comfortably inside the BMI range.
BMI at different weights for 157 cm
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 40 kg | 16.1 | Underweight |
| 43 kg | 17.3 | Underweight |
| 46 kg | 18.5 | Healthy |
| 49 kg | 19.8 | Healthy |
| 52 kg | 21.0 | Healthy |
| 55 kg | 22.2 | Healthy |
| 58 kg | 23.4 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 61 kg | 24.6 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 64 kg | 25.8 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 67 kg | 27.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 70 kg | 28.2 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 73 kg | 29.4 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 76 kg | 30.6 | Obese |
Find your own weight in the left column to see your BMI. The calculator above does the same with any weight, to one decimal.
157 cm and 158 cm in feet
157 cm in feet is 5 feet 1.8 inches, and 158 cm in feet is 5 feet 2.2 inches, so both count as 5'2 for weight. For a 157 cm height ideal weight, the healthy span is 45.6 to 56.4 kg; for a 158 cm height ideal weight it is 46.2 to 57.2 kg. Going the other way, 5 feet 2 inches in cm is 157.48, and a woman's healthy weight at that height is the band in the table above.
Put simply, the 5.2 height ideal weight in kg for a female is about 46 to 57 kg. If you have been asking what should be the ideal weight for 5.2 feet female, or for 5.2 height what is the ideal weight, it is that same band. The single 5.2 female ideal weight from the formulas averages 52.1 kg.
Does the ideal weight for a 5'2 woman change with age?
The adult BMI range is the same at 22 and at 52. What tends to shift is body shape: after the late thirties, and especially after menopause, fat moves toward the waist. For a 5'2 woman, keeping the waist under 80 cm and doing strength work twice a week matters as much as the number on the scale.
Women over 65 are often advised not to drop below the middle of the range, since a small reserve helps during illness.
Ideal weight for 5'2 male in kg
The healthy BMI band in kg is the same for a man of 157.5 cm: 45.9 to 56.8 kg. The formulas give men a little more, about 55.7 kg on average, because men carry more muscle and bone. Shorter men who train with weights can be heavier than the band and still lean, judged by the waist.
Reaching a healthy weight at 5'2
At 157 cm, calorie needs are on the lower side. A moderately active woman of 30 at 55 kg needs about 1,896 kcal a day to hold her weight, so a deficit of 300 to 400 kcal is plenty for a slow loss. Larger cuts quickly hit the 1,200 kcal floor.
Work out your own number with the calorie calculator, set protein with the protein calculator, and see nearby heights on the 5'1 and 5'3 pages.
Below the range at 5'2
If you weigh under about 46 kg at this height, you may be underweight. Add calories with milk, curd, paneer, eggs, nuts, an extra roti, and do some strength exercise so the gain includes muscle. The weight gain page sets a target.
Losing weight without trying, missed periods, or a fear of eating all deserve a medical check. Support helps.
Frequently asked questions
So what is a healthy weight for a 5'2 female in kg?
About 45.9 to 56.8 kg on Indian BMI bands, and up to 61.8 kg on WHO bands.
What is 5 feet 2 inches in cm?
157.48 cm, usually rounded to 157 or 158 cm.
At 158 cm, which weight range is healthy for a woman?
About 46.2 to 57.2 kg on Indian bands, nearly the same as 5'2.
Is 60 kg overweight for a 5'2 woman?
At 157.5 cm, 60 kg means a BMI of 24.2. That is overweight on Indian bands and normal on WHO bands. Check your waist too.
Is 45 kg underweight at 5'2?
45 kg gives a BMI of 18.1, just under 18.5, so it is slightly underweight.
Should a 5'2 woman's weight change with age?
The healthy BMI range stays the same through adult life. After 65, many doctors prefer you stay in the middle or upper part of it.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas