Ideal Weight for 178 cm Male in kg

What is the Ideal Weight for 178 cm Male in kg?

Answer: Ideal Weight for 178 cm Male is
73.2 kg

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


Healthy/Normal Weight Range for 178 cm Male is
58.6 kg - 79.2 kg

*according to Body Mass Index (BMI) classification a weight between 58.6 kilograms and 79.2 kilograms for a height 178 cm Male is considered to be of a Healthy/Normal Weight

50.7
73.2 kg
53.9
73.2 kg
58.6
73.2 kg
79.2
73.2 kg
95.1
73.2 kg
110.9
73.2 kg
126.7
73.2 kg
73.2 kg
Ideal Weight on BMI Scale for 178 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) × 178cm - 60)

=

50 + 2.3 × (70.08 - 60)

=

50 + 2.3 × 10.08

=

50 + 23.18

=

73.2 kg

Body Mass Index Table for Height 178 cm Male

Height Weight Range Weight Category
178 cm < 50.7 kgUnderweight/Severe thinness
178 cm50.7 kg - 53.9 kgUnderweight/Moderate thinness
178 cm53.9 kg - 58.6 kgUnderweight/Mild thinness
178 cm58.6 kg - 79.2 kgNormal/Healthy Weight
178 cm79.2 kg - 95.1 kgOverweight/Pre-obese
178 cm95.1 kg - 110.9 kgObese/Class I
178 cm110.9 kg - 126.7 kgObese/Class II
178 cm ≥ 126.7 kgMorbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

See Also

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FAQ

What is the Ideal Weight for 178 cm Male in kg?

Ideal Weight for 178 cm Male is 73.2 kg

What is Normal/Healthy Weight Range for 178 cm Male?

Normal/Healthy Weight Range for 178 cm Male is 58.6 kg - 79.2 kg