At 167.6 cm, the ideal weight for 5'6 male in kg is about 52.0 to 64.4 kg on the healthy BMI band for Indian adults. WHO extends normal weight to 70.0 kg.
Five feet six sits near the typical height of grown men in India, which is why so many men look it up. Formulas give a single target near 64.0 kg for men and 59.6 kg for women, and the same answer serves 167 and 168 cm.
Quick numbers
Height
5 feet 6 inches = 167.6 cmHealthy, Indian bands
52.0 to 64.4 kgWHO normal up to
70.0 kgDevine, male
63.8 kgDevine, female
59.3 kg
Ideal weight for 5'6 male in kg: band table
| Band | BMI | Weight at 5'6 (167.6 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 52.0 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 52.0 to 64.4 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 52.0 to 70.0 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 64.4 to 70.3 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 70.3 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 84.3 kg and above |
In practice, a 5'6 man should feel comfortable anywhere from 52 to 64 kg. Past 70 kg, the waist usually tells you whether the extra weight needs work.
168 cm and 167 cm height ideal weight
| Height | In feet | Healthy range (Indian bands) | WHO upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 cm | 5 ft 5.7 in | 51.6 to 63.9 kg | 69.4 kg |
| 168 cm | 5 ft 6.1 in | 52.2 to 64.6 kg | 70.3 kg |
The 168 cm height ideal weight is 52.2 to 64.6 kg, and 168 cm in feet reads 5 ft 6.1 in. The 167 cm height ideal weight works out to 51.6 to 63.9 kg; 167 cm in feet converts to 5 ft 5.7 in. A 167 cm ideal weight male answer and the ideal weight for 167 cm female are the same band in kg. Converting 5 feet 6 inches in cm for an ideal weight male figure gives 167.64 cm. If you want the 5.6 height ideal weight, or for 5.6 height what is the ideal weight, use these numbers.
Formulas for 5'6
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 59.3 kg | 63.8 kg |
| Robinson | 59.2 kg | 63.4 kg |
| Miller | 61.3 kg | 64.7 kg |
| Hamwi | 58.7 kg | 64.2 kg |
| Average of four | 59.6 kg | 64.0 kg |
At this height the four formulas spread across about 4 kg for men. Their middle is a fair single target.
BMI at 167.6 cm
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 46 kg | 16.4 | Underweight |
| 49 kg | 17.4 | Underweight |
| 52 kg | 18.5 | Healthy |
| 55 kg | 19.6 | Healthy |
| 58 kg | 20.6 | Healthy |
| 61 kg | 21.7 | Healthy |
| 64 kg | 22.8 | Healthy |
| 67 kg | 23.8 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 70 kg | 24.9 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 73 kg | 26.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 76 kg | 27.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 79 kg | 28.1 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 82 kg | 29.2 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 85 kg | 30.2 | Obese |
The average Indian man and his waist
Men around 5'6 often carry weight in the belly first. A waist over 90 cm at the navel, even at 63 or 64 kg, links to fatty liver and rising blood sugar. Walking daily, cutting sugary drinks and fried snacks, and two strength sessions a week bring the waist down faster than diet alone.
A woman of 5'6
A woman of 167.6 cm is tall for India. Her healthy band in kg matches the men's figures above, and the formulas suggest about 59.6 kg. See the women's BMI guide for notes on hormones and age.
Your plan at 5'6
Maintenance for a moderately active man of 30 at 167.6 cm and 62 kg is roughly 2,360 kcal. Use the maintenance tool for your own figure, then adjust for your goal. Compare 5'5 and 5'7.
Ask your doctor for a sugar and lipid test if your waist is over 90 cm or diabetes runs in your family.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a 5'6 man weigh?
Between about 52.0 and 64.4 kg on Indian bands, or up to 70.0 kg by WHO.
Is 65 kg good for 5'6 male?
65 kg at 167.6 cm is BMI 23.1. India's cut-offs call that overweight; WHO's do not.
Is 58 kg underweight at 5'6?
No. 58 kg gives BMI 20.6, healthy.
What is the healthy weight for 168 cm?
52.2 to 64.6 kg on Indian bands.
What should a 5'6 female weigh?
The same band in kg, 52.0 to 64.4 kg.
Is 5'6 a good height for a man in India?
It is close to the national average. Height does not decide health; weight, waist and fitness for your height do.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas