Ideal Weight for 5'9" — Four Formula Average
At 5'9", the healthy BMI weight range is 125–169 lbs (BMI 18.5–24.9). The four most-cited clinical formulas give different estimates depending on sex.
Ideal Weight at 5'9"
For Men
Devine155 lbs
Hamwi160 lbs
Robinson150 lbs
Miller160 lbs
Average156 lbs
For Women
Devine145 lbs
Hamwi145 lbs
Robinson141 lbs
Miller149 lbs
Average145 lbs
Healthy BMI range: 125–169 lbs
The four formulas vary by up to 5 lbs for men and 4 lbs for women at 5'9". None perfectly predicts ideal health — the WHO-endorsed metric is the BMI healthy range of 18.5–24.9, which at 5'9" corresponds to 125–169 lbs.