Typical healthy ranges
5'0": 95–128 lbs. 5'2": 101–136 lbs. 5'4": 108–145 lbs. Frame size can shift these ±7%.
Why waist matters even more
The half-your-height rule keeps risk in check: 5'0" = under 30 inches, 5'2" = under 31, 5'4" = under 32.
Healthy Weight for Short Adults (Under 5'4")
February 7, 2026
Shorter adults have a narrower absolute weight range, so a 5-pound swing shows up more than it does for taller people. Waist size is especially telling.
Check the healthy range for your exact height.
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