The ideal weight for 5'7 male in kg runs from about 53.6 to 66.3 kg. Those are the weights that keep a man of 170 cm inside the healthy BMI band used by Indian doctors. Under the looser WHO list, the top end rises to 72.1 kg.
Clinical formulas give a single figure of around 66.1 kg for men and 61.5 kg for women at this height. Five feet seven is a very common height for men in Indian cities, and the same numbers cover anyone between 169 and 171 cm.
Quick numbers
Height
5 feet 7 inches = 170.2 cmHealthy range, Indian
53.6 to 66.3 kgWHO top of normal
72.1 kgDevine, male
66.1 kgWaist to stay under
90 cm for men
Ideal weight for 5'7 male in kg, all bands
| Band | BMI | Weight at 5'7 (170.2 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 53.6 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 53.6 to 66.3 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 53.6 to 72.1 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 66.3 to 72.4 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 72.4 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 86.9 kg and above |
Read it like this: a 5'7 man under about 54 kg is light, between 54 and 66 kg is the healthy target, and past roughly 72 kg the risk of diabetes and blood pressure problems climbs for South Asian men.
170 cm height ideal weight and nearby heights
| Height | In feet | Healthy range (Indian bands) | WHO upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 cm | 5 ft 6.5 in | 52.8 to 65.4 kg | 71.1 kg |
| 170 cm | 5 ft 6.9 in | 53.5 to 66.2 kg | 72.0 kg |
| 171 cm | 5 ft 7.3 in | 54.1 to 67.0 kg | 72.8 kg |
So the 170 cm height ideal weight is 53.5 to 66.2 kg, and 170cm in feet gives 5 ft 7 in. A man asking about the 170 cm ideal weight male figure gets the same span. One cm either side moves the band by less than a kilo: the 169 cm height ideal weight spans 52.8 to 65.4 kg, and the 171 cm height ideal weight runs 54.1 to 67.0 kg. For anyone checking 171 cm in feet, the answer is 5 ft 7.3 in.
Formulas for a 5'7 man and woman
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 61.6 kg | 66.1 kg |
| Robinson | 60.9 kg | 65.3 kg |
| Miller | 62.6 kg | 66.1 kg |
| Hamwi | 60.9 kg | 66.9 kg |
| Average of four | 61.5 kg | 66.1 kg |
Hamwi gives the highest figure for men at this height and Miller the lowest. Their average sits close to the middle of the BMI band, which is a sensible single target if you want one.
BMI at 170 cm by weight
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 48 kg | 16.6 | Underweight |
| 51 kg | 17.6 | Underweight |
| 54 kg | 18.6 | Healthy |
| 57 kg | 19.7 | Healthy |
| 60 kg | 20.7 | Healthy |
| 63 kg | 21.8 | Healthy |
| 66 kg | 22.8 | Healthy |
| 69 kg | 23.8 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 72 kg | 24.9 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 75 kg | 25.9 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 78 kg | 26.9 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 81 kg | 28.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 84 kg | 29.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 87 kg | 30.0 | Obese |
Each 2.9 kg up or down at 170 cm shifts BMI by roughly one point.
Muscle, belly and the 5'7 frame
Many men of this height who train regularly weigh 70 to 75 kg with a flat stomach. That is above the Indian healthy band yet perfectly healthy if body fat is low. The reverse also happens: a man of 64 kg can have a 95 cm waist. Measure your waist at the navel and check the body fat estimate before deciding the scale number is the problem.
What a 5'7 woman should weigh
A woman of 170 cm is tall by Indian standards. Her healthy kilo range matches a man's, 53.6 to 66.3 kg, while the formulas for women land lower, near 61.5 kg, because they assume less muscle. Taller women often feel and look best somewhere mid-range.
Calories and next steps
Picture a 30 year old, 170 cm and 66 kg, who trains a few times a week: he burns about 2,445 kcal a day. Above the band? Take 400 to 500 kcal off that with the deficit planner. Below it? Add 300 kcal and lift weights. Neighbouring heights: 5'6 and 5'8, or every height on the chart.
Weight dropping without effort, or a waist over 90 cm with a family history of diabetes, is worth raising with your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How much should a 5'7 male weigh in kg?
About 53.6 to 66.3 kg on Indian bands, with 72.1 kg as the WHO upper limit.
What is 170 cm in feet?
5 feet 7 inches, or 5 ft 6.9 in to be exact.
Is 70 kg good for 5'7?
70 kg at 170 cm gives a BMI of 24.2, which Indian guidelines class as overweight and WHO as normal. With a lean waist, it can still be healthy.
Is 60 kg healthy for a 5'7 man?
Yes. 60 kg gives a BMI of 20.7, inside the healthy band.
What is the ideal weight for 170 cm male?
53.5 to 66.2 kg on Indian bands, the same as 5'7.
Does a 5'7 female have a different ideal weight?
The healthy BMI range in kg is the same. Ideal body weight formulas give women a lower single figure.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas