Ideal weight at 5 ft 3 in, male
Enter your height and sex to see three classic estimates of a healthy weight. The example below is a man at 5 ft 3 in.
How it works
Each formula takes a base weight for your sex at 60 inches. It then adds a fixed amount per inch above 60. The three formulas use different numbers. The page shows all three and the range between them. For a man at 5 ft 3 in, 3 inches over 60 means the Robinson step adds 5.7 kg.
Worked example
A man at 5 ft 3 in is 3 inches over 60. Multiply 3 by each step and add the base. Devine gives 50 + 2.3 × 3 = 56.9 kg. Robinson gives 52 + 1.9 × 3 = 57.7 kg. Miller gives 56.2 + 1.41 × 3 = 60.43 kg. In pounds that is 125 lb, 127 lb and 133 lb. The range is 125 to 133 lb.
Common questions
Why do the formulas give different answers?
Each uses its own base weight and its own amount per inch. The gap grows as height moves away from 5 feet. For a man at 5 ft 3 in the gap between the lowest and highest is 8 lb.
Do these formulas account for muscle or frame size?
No. They use only height and sex. Someone with a large frame or a lot of muscle can be healthy well above the range. For a man at 5 ft 3 in the range of 125 to 133 lb is a starting point, not a limit.
Is 125 to 133 lb a target I must hit?
No. It is a starting reference for a man at 5 ft 3 in. Your doctor can tell you what weight suits your own health. For a man at 5 ft 3 in the range spans 8 lb.
What if I am under 5 feet tall?
The formulas were written for heights of 5 feet and over. Below that the calculator uses the base weight. Treat the result as rough. For a man at 5 ft 3 in the formulas add 3 inches above the 60 inch base.
How does this compare with BMI?
A healthy BMI range also gives a weight range for your height. The two often overlap but they are not the same, because BMI ignores sex while these formulas use it. For a man at 5 ft 3 in a healthy BMI is 104 to 141 lb, against 125 to 133 lb here.