BMI & Healthy Weight for 5'0" (152.4 cm)
BMI Chart for 5'0" — Weights 100–280 lbs
Formula: BMI = 703 × weight (lbs) ÷ height² (inches²) · WHO categories applied per row
| Weight | BMI | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 100 lbs (45 kg) | 19.5 | Normal |
| 110 lbs (50 kg) | 21.5 | Normal |
| 120 lbs (54 kg) | 23.4 | Normal |
| 130 lbs (59 kg) | 25.4 | Overweight |
| 140 lbs (64 kg) | 27.3 | Overweight |
| 150 lbs (68 kg) | 29.3 | Overweight |
| 160 lbs (73 kg) | 31.2 | Obese |
| 170 lbs (77 kg) | 33.2 | Obese |
| 180 lbs (82 kg) | 35.1 | Obese |
| 190 lbs (86 kg) | 37.1 | Obese |
| 200 lbs (91 kg) | 39.1 | Obese |
| 210 lbs (95 kg) | 41.0 | Obese |
| 220 lbs (100 kg) | 43.0 | Obese |
| 230 lbs (104 kg) | 44.9 | Obese |
| 240 lbs (109 kg) | 46.9 | Obese |
| 250 lbs (113 kg) | 48.8 | Obese |
| 260 lbs (118 kg) | 50.8 | Obese |
| 270 lbs (122 kg) | 52.7 | Obese |
| 280 lbs (127 kg) | 54.7 | Obese |
Ideal Weight for 5'0" — Formula Comparison
Four widely cited clinical formulas — all developed for adults aged 18 +
| Formula | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 50.0 kg (110 lbs) | 45.5 kg (100 lbs) |
| Robinson | 52.0 kg (115 lbs) | 49.0 kg (108 lbs) |
| Miller | 56.2 kg (124 lbs) | 53.1 kg (117 lbs) |
| Hamwi | 48.0 kg (106 lbs) | 45.5 kg (100 lbs) |
Understanding BMI — Limitations and Context
BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated from height and weight alone using the formula 703 × weight (lbs) ÷ height² (inches²). It is a population-level screening tool, not a direct measure of body fat or metabolic health.
Muscle mass matters. A trained athlete may have a BMI in the "overweight" range while carrying very little body fat. Conversely, an older adult can sit within the "normal" range while having high visceral fat — the metabolically active fat stored around internal organs. BMI cannot distinguish between these cases.
Ethnicity and sex affect risk thresholds. Research shows that people of Asian descent face elevated cardiometabolic risk at lower BMI values than the WHO cut-offs suggest. Some guidelines recommend lower thresholds (e.g., BMI 23 for overweight) for these populations. Sex differences in body composition mean that women typically carry a higher body-fat percentage at the same BMI as men.
Age shifts the picture. The relationship between BMI and health risk weakens in older adults. A slightly higher BMI (around 25–27) has been associated with better outcomes in adults over 65 in several large studies — sometimes called the "obesity paradox."
Waist circumference adds useful information. Waist-to-height ratio and waist circumference capture central adiposity — fat around the abdomen — that BMI misses entirely. Many clinicians use both measures together.
Use BMI as a starting point for a conversation with a healthcare provider, not as a definitive verdict on your health. Bloodwork, blood pressure, lifestyle factors, and clinical history all matter far more than a single number.