5'6" · 168 cm

Ideal Weight for
5'6"

A healthy weight for 5'6" is roughly 115–154 lb (52–70 kg).

Healthy weight for 5'6"

For someone 5'6" tall (168 cm), here's the healthy weight range based on a normal BMI, plus the classic Devine "ideal" weight for men and women:

MeasureMetricImperial
Healthy range (BMI 18.5–24.9)52–70 kg115–154 lb
Ideal — men (Devine)64 kg141 lb
Ideal — women (Devine)59 kg131 lb

Body composition matters more than a single number — muscle, frame and activity all play a role. Use this as a healthy reference range.

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