5'8" · 173 cm

Ideal Weight for
5'8"

A healthy weight for 5'8" is roughly 122–164 lb (55–74 kg).

Healthy weight for 5'8"

For someone 5'8" tall (173 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)55–74 kg122–164 lb
Ideal — men (Devine)68 kg151 lb
Ideal — women (Devine)64 kg141 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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