Ideal Weight for 157 cm Male in kg

What is the Ideal Weight for 157 cm Male in kg?

Answer: Ideal Weight for 157 cm Male is
54.2 kg

*according to B.J. Devine Ideal Weight Formula (see details below)


Healthy/Normal Weight Range for 157 cm Male is
45.6 kg - 61.6 kg

*according to Body Mass Index (BMI) classification a weight between 45.6 kilograms and 61.6 kilograms for a height 157 cm Male is considered to be of a Healthy/Normal Weight

39.4
54.2 kg
41.9
54.2 kg
45.6
54.2 kg
61.6
54.2 kg
73.9
54.2 kg
86.3
54.2 kg
98.6
54.2 kg
54.2 kg
Ideal Weight on BMI Scale for 157 cm Male

Ideal Weight for Male Formula (B.J. Devine)

Ideal Weight for Male = 50kg + 2.3kg per inch over 5 feet

Here is the complete solution:

50kg + 2.3kg × ( (1 ÷ 2.54) × 157cm - 60)

=

50 + 2.3 × (61.81 - 60)

=

50 + 2.3 × 1.81

=

50 + 4.17

=

54.2 kg

Body Mass Index Table for Height 157 cm Male

Height Weight Range Weight Category
157 cm < 39.4 kgUnderweight/Severe thinness
157 cm39.4 kg - 41.9 kgUnderweight/Moderate thinness
157 cm41.9 kg - 45.6 kgUnderweight/Mild thinness
157 cm45.6 kg - 61.6 kgNormal/Healthy Weight
157 cm61.6 kg - 73.9 kgOverweight/Pre-obese
157 cm73.9 kg - 86.3 kgObese/Class I
157 cm86.3 kg - 98.6 kgObese/Class II
157 cm ≥ 98.6 kgMorbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

See Also

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FAQ

What is the Ideal Weight for 157 cm Male in kg?

Ideal Weight for 157 cm Male is 54.2 kg

What is Normal/Healthy Weight Range for 157 cm Male?

Normal/Healthy Weight Range for 157 cm Male is 45.6 kg - 61.6 kg