Ideal weight for 5 feet female in kg falls between 43.0 and 53.2 kg. A woman exactly 5 feet tall, 152.4 cm, stays inside the healthy BMI zone used by Indian clinicians across that span. Global WHO guidance tops out at 57.8 kg.
At this height the Devine and Hamwi formulas both give 45.5 kg, because they start counting from 5 feet. Many Indian women are close to 5 feet, so this is a height doctors see daily.
Quick numbers
Height
5 feet = 152.4 cmHealthy, India
43.0 to 53.2 kgWHO cap
57.8 kgDevine and Hamwi, women
45.5 kgRobinson, women
49.0 kg
Ideal weight for 5 feet female in kg: bands at a glance
| Band | BMI | Weight at 5'0 (152.4 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | below 18.5 | below 43.0 kg |
| Healthy, Indian adults | 18.5 to 22.9 | 43.0 to 53.2 kg |
| Healthy, WHO | 18.5 to 24.9 | 43.0 to 57.8 kg |
| Overweight, Indian adults | 23 to 24.9 | 53.2 to 58.1 kg |
| Obese, Indian adults | 25 and above | 58.1 kg and above |
| Obese, WHO | 30 and above | 69.7 kg and above |
Every kilo counts at 152 cm: one kilo shifts BMI by about 0.43. Between 43 and 53 kg you are in the green.
152 cm and 153 cm height ideal weight
| Height | In feet | Healthy range (Indian bands) | WHO upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 cm | 4 ft 11.8 in | 42.7 to 52.9 kg | 57.5 kg |
| 153 cm | 5 ft 0.2 in | 43.3 to 53.6 kg | 58.3 kg |
A 152 cm height ideal weight lies between 42.7 to 52.9 kg, and 152cm height ideal weight queries get the same figure. For 153 cm, the window is 43.3 to 53.6 kg; 153 cm in feet: 5 ft 0.2 in. So the ideal weight for 152 cm female readers and the 153 cm one differ by under a kilo.
Formulas at exactly 5 feet
| Formula | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 45.5 kg | 50.0 kg |
| Robinson | 49.0 kg | 52.0 kg |
| Miller | 53.1 kg | 56.2 kg |
| Hamwi | 45.5 kg | 48.0 kg |
| Average of four | 48.3 kg | 51.5 kg |
Formulas were built from 5 feet upward. That is why they line up neatly here and why below 5 feet they become less reliable.
BMI table for 152.4 cm
| Weight | BMI | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 38 kg | 16.4 | Underweight |
| 41 kg | 17.7 | Underweight |
| 44 kg | 18.9 | Healthy |
| 47 kg | 20.2 | Healthy |
| 50 kg | 21.5 | Healthy |
| 53 kg | 22.8 | Healthy |
| 56 kg | 24.1 | Overweight (India), normal (WHO) |
| 59 kg | 25.4 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 62 kg | 26.7 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 65 kg | 28.0 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 68 kg | 29.3 | Obese (India), overweight (WHO) |
| 71 kg | 30.6 | Obese |
5 feet women ideal weight across life stages
Young women at 5 feet often weigh 44 to 50 kg. After children, many settle a few kilos higher, which is fine as long as the waistline stays below 80 cm. After menopause, muscle and bone loss speed up; strength exercise, enough protein and calcium become priorities. A small, short body has less reserve, so unplanned weight loss should be checked.
Men who are 5 feet
A 5 foot man shares the same kilo window. Male formulas start at 50.0 kg (Devine). Short men with muscular builds often sit near the top or a little above.
Calories for a 5 foot woman
Energy needs are modest: a woman of 30 at 152.4 cm and 48 kg with light activity uses about 1,542 kcal a day. A gentle 250 kcal cut is plenty if you need to lose, and gains come from an extra katori of curd or a handful of peanuts each day. Plan with the calorie tool, and compare 4'11 and 5'1.
Feeling faint, missing periods or losing hair while dieting are signs to stop and see a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What should be the ideal weight for 5 feet female?
43.0 to 53.2 kg on Indian BMI lines; WHO accepts up to 57.8 kg.
What is 5 feet in cm?
152.4 cm.
Is 45 kg good for 5 feet?
Yes. At 152.4 cm, 45 kg gives BMI 19.4.
Is 55 kg overweight at 5 feet?
55 kg gives BMI 23.7, over the Indian line of 22.9 but under WHO's 25.
What is the ideal weight for a 153 cm female?
43.3 to 53.6 kg using the Indian adult cut-off.
Does a 5 foot woman need fewer calories?
Yes. Smaller bodies burn less, often 1,400 to 1,700 kcal a day to stay level.
Sources
- World Health Organization BMI classification
- Indian consensus guidelines on obesity for Asian Indians
- Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas