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The first equation for calculating ideal body weight is Broca's index, which was modified to calculate 100 lbs. for the first 5 feet and 5 lbs. for every inch over 5 feet for women. According to the Broca's index, at 5 feet, 4 inches tall, women should weigh 120 lbs.A more recent equation known as the Devine formula utilizes the same concept, except with kilograms. The ideal body weight according to this formula is equal to 54.7 kg or 120.59 lbs.he normal BMI range is 18.5 to 24.9. For a height of 5 feet, 4 inches, the normal weight range includes 110 to 145 lbs.
also an average sized woman is not 75 kg 65 kg is more like it i am 30 i weigh 85 kg am 183 cm and i am at a 5 on the scale i could without a doubt bridal carry an actually average weight 65 kg woman for 10 minutes a decidedly large woman 75 kg would probably start to get heavy after 5 minutes but i think i could hang in there