What is a healthy weight for my height?

The weight that gives a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9. For 5 ft 10 in that's about 129 to 173 lb.

Is the middle of the range the best?

Not necessarily. Anywhere in the range is considered healthy; many studies find the lowest risk around BMI 20 to 25.

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Healthy weight range for your height

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Healthy weight range

129 lb - 174 lb

For 5 ft 10 in, BMI 18.5 to 25

Lower end (BMI 18.5): 128.9 lb
Middle (BMI 21.7): 151.2 lb
Upper end (BMI 24.9): 173.5 lb
Your BMI: 24.4 (Normal)
Distance to healthy range: Within range

Based on the adult BMI ranges from the WHO and CDC. For children and teens use BMI-for-age percentiles instead. Very muscular people can be healthy above this range.

BMI	Weight	Category
17	118.5 lb	Mild thinness
18.5	128.9 lb	Normal
20	139.4 lb	Normal
21.7	151.2 lb	Normal
23	160.3 lb	Normal
24.9	173.5 lb	Normal
27	188.2 lb	Overweight
29.9	208.4 lb	Overweight
32	223 lb	Obese class I
35	243.9 lb	Obese class II
40	278.8 lb	Obese class III

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How the healthy weight calculator works

A healthy weight for adults is usually defined as a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. Rearranging the BMI formula gives the weight range for your height: weight = BMI × height² (in meters).

Where you sit within the range matters less than waist size, fitness and blood markers. A waist under half your height is a good second check.

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Primary references and further reading

CDC: adult BMI categories and screening limitations

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