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Ideal Weight for Women
The calculator will pre-select female. Shows your HPB healthy weight range (BMI 18.5–22.9) and Hamwi formula ideal weight for your height.
Ideal Weight Ranges for Singaporean Women by Height
| Height | HPB Range (BMI 18.5–22.9) | Hamwi Ideal |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm | 41.6 – 51.5 kg | 43.2 kg |
| 155 cm | 44.4 – 55.0 kg | 46.3 kg |
| 160 cm | 47.4 – 58.6 kg | 49.5 kg |
| 165 cm | 50.4 – 62.3 kg | 52.7 kg |
| 170 cm | 53.5 – 66.2 kg | 55.9 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal weight for a 160cm woman in Singapore?
For a 160cm Singaporean woman, the HPB healthy weight range (BMI 18.5–22.9) is approximately 47.4–58.6 kg. The Hamwi formula gives an ideal weight of approximately 52.2 kg. Singapore HPB uses the tighter Asian BMI threshold (22.9 vs. the WHO's 24.9) because Asian women carry greater metabolic and cardiovascular risk at the same BMI as Western populations. The HPB-aligned range of 47.4–58.6 kg is the recommended target.
Why do women have different ideal weight ranges from men?
Women naturally carry more body fat than men — typically 20–25% body fat at fitness level vs. 14–17% for men — and have lower average muscle mass. This means women of the same height as men will have a lower ideal weight range. Hormonal differences (oestrogen) also influence where fat is stored. These biological differences are built into both the HPB BMI thresholds and the Hamwi formula constants (45.5 kg base for women vs. 48 kg for men).