How much should a 5 ft 4 in woman weigh?

A healthy weight for a woman who is 5 ft 4 in tall is 108 to 145 lb (49 to 66 kg), based on the WHO healthy BMI band of 18.5 to 24.9. That is a 37-pound window, not a single target number. Where a woman sits within that range depends on her body frame, muscle mass, and age, and any weight concerns are best discussed with a doctor.

Does a healthy weight change with age?

The BMI-based healthy range on the chart stays the same regardless of age, but where a woman sits within it often shifts naturally as she gets older. Muscle mass tends to decline and body fat tends to increase with age, particularly around perimenopause and menopause, even when the scale number stays the same. A doctor or registered dietitian can help interpret weight relative to body composition at any life stage. For more on how a healthy weight changes across a woman's life, see our article on healthy weight for women .

Is the chart the same for every body type?

The chart applies a single BMI formula to all body types and does not account for body frame, bone density, or muscle mass. A woman with a larger frame or higher muscle mass may sit near the top of her healthy range and still be in excellent health, while a small-framed woman at the same weight might sit higher in BMI. The range is a useful starting screen, not a personal prescription. For a deeper look at BMI and its limits, see our BMI for women article.

How much should a woman weigh on average?

According to CDC data, the average weight of an adult woman in the United States is approximately 170 lb (77 kg). That average sits above the healthy-weight ranges shown in this chart for most heights, reflecting the fact that overweight and obesity are common in the US population. The average is a statistical description of the population, not a health target. A healthy weight is the range that corresponds to a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 for your specific height.

What if my weight is outside the healthy range?

Being outside the healthy range on a BMI chart does not automatically mean something is wrong, but it is worth discussing with a doctor or healthcare provider. Weight below the healthy range can signal undernutrition or other health concerns. Weight above the range is associated with increased risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure over time. A healthcare provider can evaluate your full picture, including body composition, lifestyle, and family history, before drawing any conclusions.

How do I find my own healthy weight?

Start by locating your height in the table on this page to see your healthy weight range. For a more precise number, you can use our how much should I weigh tool, which calculates the range based on your exact height and BMI. A doctor or registered dietitian can go further by factoring in your body composition, medical history, and personal goals. The BMI range is a useful first screen, not a final verdict.

How Much Should a Woman Weigh? Healthy Ranges by Height

Women's healthy weight by height (BMI 18.5 to 24.9)

The table covers heights from 4 ft 10 in to 6 ft 0 in. The pound column is the primary reference for most US readers; the kilogram column is included for convenience. Use the converter in the next section to move between the two units precisely.

Height	Healthy weight (lb)	Healthy weight (kg)
4 ft 10 in	89 to 119 lb	40 to 54 kg
4 ft 11 in	92 to 123 lb	42 to 56 kg
5 ft 0 in	95 to 127 lb	43 to 58 kg
5 ft 1 in	98 to 132 lb	44 to 60 kg
5 ft 2 in	101 to 136 lb	46 to 62 kg
5 ft 3 in	104 to 141 lb	47 to 64 kg
5 ft 4 in	108 to 145 lb	49 to 66 kg
5 ft 5 in	111 to 150 lb	50 to 68 kg
5 ft 6 in	115 to 154 lb	52 to 70 kg
5 ft 7 in	118 to 159 lb	54 to 72 kg
5 ft 8 in	122 to 164 lb	55 to 74 kg
5 ft 9 in	125 to 169 lb	57 to 77 kg
5 ft 10 in	129 to 174 lb	58 to 79 kg
5 ft 11 in	133 to 179 lb	60 to 81 kg
6 ft 0 in	136 to 184 lb	62 to 83 kg

Every row in the table represents a BMI of exactly 18.5 at the lower bound and 24.9 at the upper bound for that height. No row represents a single ideal number, and no number inside a row is better or worse than another within the healthy range.

Healthy weight for a 5 ft 0 in woman

A woman who is 5 ft 0 in tall has a healthy weight range of 95 to 127 lb (43 to 58 kg). This 32-pound window reflects the full spread of a healthy BMI at that height. A 5-foot woman at 95 lb sits at the lower edge of the healthy range (BMI 18.5), while one at 127 lb sits at the upper edge (BMI 24.9). Both are within the WHO definition of a healthy weight, and both represent meaningfully different body builds that can coexist with good health.

Healthy weight for a 5 ft 2 in woman

For a woman who is 5 ft 2 in tall, the healthy weight range is 101 to 136 lb (46 to 62 kg). This is one of the most-searched heights in women's weight queries, and the answer is still a window of 35 pounds. A 5 ft 2 in woman near 101 lb is at the lean end of healthy, while one near 136 lb is at the fuller end of healthy. Neither end is a warning sign on its own. Body composition, activity level, and overall lifestyle matter far more than where within the range a woman falls.

Healthy weight for a 5 ft 4 in woman

A woman who is 5 ft 4 in tall has a healthy weight range of 108 to 145 lb (49 to 66 kg). The 5 ft 4 in height is one of the most common in US women, and the search volume around "weight for a 5 4 woman" reflects how many people are looking for this specific answer. The 37-pound spread means a woman at 110 lb and a woman at 140 lb can both have a perfectly healthy BMI at this height. The CDC notes that BMI is a screening tool and not a direct measure of body fatness or health.

Healthy weight for a 5 ft 6 in woman

For a woman who is 5 ft 6 in tall, the healthy weight range is 115 to 154 lb (52 to 70 kg). At this height the healthy window widens slightly to 39 pounds, reflecting the way BMI scales with height. A 5 ft 6 in woman at 115 lb carries a BMI of 18.5, while one at 154 lb carries a BMI of 24.9. Both sit squarely within the healthy band recognised by the WHO and CDC.

Healthy weight for a 5 ft 8 in woman

A woman who is 5 ft 8 in tall has a healthy weight range of 122 to 164 lb (55 to 74 kg). The window here is 42 pounds, the widest of the five heights covered in this section, because a taller person's weight can vary more while remaining proportional to their frame. At 5 ft 8 in, 122 lb represents a lean but healthy build, and 164 lb represents a fuller but equally healthy build within the WHO guidelines.

It is a range, not a number

Every row in the table above is a window, not a target. The WHO and CDC define healthy weight through a BMI band precisely because health is compatible with a broad spectrum of weights at any given height. Three factors shift where a healthy woman sits within her range.

Body frame. A woman with a larger skeletal frame will naturally carry more weight at the same height than one with a smaller frame, and both can be in excellent health.
Muscle mass. Muscle is denser than fat. A woman who lifts weights or plays sport regularly may weigh more than the chart average yet carry very little body fat. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletic women often sit near the top of their healthy range without any health concern.
Age. Body composition changes across a woman's life. Muscle mass typically declines and body fat tends to redistribute, particularly around perimenopause. The BMI range itself stays fixed, but where within it a woman feels and functions best may shift over time.

For the deeper women-specific context, including how healthy weight relates to body composition, the decades of a woman's life, and pregnancy, see our full article on healthy weight for women.

How BMI produces the table

BMI (body mass index) is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height in metres squared. The WHO classifies a BMI below 18.5 as underweight, 18.5 to 24.9 as healthy, 25 to 29.9 as overweight, and 30 or above as obese. Every number in the healthy weight column of the table above corresponds to either BMI 18.5 (the lower bound) or BMI 24.9 (the upper bound) for that specific height.

BMI is a population-level screening tool. It is free, requires no equipment, and correlates with disease risk at scale. Its well-known limitation is that it cannot see how weight is distributed or how much of it is muscle. For that reason the CDC recommends using BMI alongside other assessments rather than in isolation. If your weight is at or near a boundary, a doctor can put it in full context. To explore the BMI number further, see our BMI for women article, or use the how much should I weigh tool for a personalised calculation.

Average weight versus healthy weight

The CDC reports that the average adult woman in the United States weighs approximately 170 lb (77 kg). For most heights in the table above, that average falls above the upper bound of the healthy range. The national average reflects the current prevalence of overweight and obesity in the US population, not a health target. A healthy weight and an average weight are two different things, and this page is about the former.

If your weight sits above your healthy range, you are not alone statistically, but that does not make it optimal for your health. Equally, if your weight sits below the range, the average offers no reassurance. The healthy range defined by the WHO and CDC is the right benchmark for individual health, not the national average.