Height to Weight Charts
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The belief that there is a set weight a person should be is based on common height/weight charts such as the one found at Disabled World. On this chart, a woman who is 5'7" should ideally weigh 143 pounds. The extreme ends of the chart indicate she should not weigh less than 123 pounds or more than 164 pounds.
Body Composition
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Medical professionals, as reported by Medical News Today, recognize that there are a number of factors that have to be taken into account before determining what the right weight should be for you. Your height of 5'7" is important, as is your gender, but so is your bone composition, age and muscle mass.
Bottom Line
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Rather than trying to meet or beat a relatively arbitrary number on a height/weight scale, Medical News Today provides several means of determining your personal healthy weight. These include considering BMI (Body Mass Index), Waist-Hip Ratio and/or body fat percentage. Two of these assessments--BMI and Waist-Hip Ratio--can be determined at home.
FAQs
For example, if you weigh 160 pounds and are 5'7", your BMI is 25.
How much should I weigh a female by age? ›
Average Weight for Women
| Age | Average weight (pounds) |
|---|
| 20-39 | 167.6 |
| 40-59 | 176.4 |
| 60 and over | 166.5 |
Apr 10, 2024
For example, if you weigh 160 pounds and are 5'7", your BMI is 25.
What is the average weight for a 5ft 7 female in stones? ›
According to the NHS website for your height (which is the same as mine) a healthy weight is between 8 1/2 and 11 stone.
What height and weight should I be for my age? ›
| Age | Weight | Height |
|---|
| 15 Years | 123.5 lb. (56.02 kg) | 67.0" (170.1 cm) |
| 16 Years | 134.0 lb. (60.78 kg) | 68.3" (173.4 cm) |
| 17 Years | 142.0 lb. (64.41 kg) | 69.0" (175.2 cm) |
| 18 Years | 147.5 lb. (66.9 kg) | 69.2" (175.7 cm) |
15 more rowsHow Can BMI Be Used to Determine Ideal Weight for Females?
| Height | Weight (based on normal BMI of 19–24) |
|---|
| 5'7″ | 121–153 lbs. |
| 5'8″ | 125–158 lbs. |
| 5'9″ | 128–162 lbs. |
| 5'10” | 132–167 lbs. |
14 more rowsWhat is the recommended weight for my height?
| Height | Moderate weight BMI 19–24 | Obesity BMI 30–39 |
|---|
| 5 ft 1 in (61 in) | 100–127 lb | 158–206 lb |
| 5 ft 2 in (62 in) | 104–131 lb | 164–213 lb |
| 5 ft 3 in (63 in) | 107–135 lb | 169–220 lb |
| 5 ft 4 in (64 in) | 110–140 lb | 174–227 lb |
15 more rowsThe ideal weight for a 5′7 Woman is 122 - 149 lbs. Your not far off. So you are not fat or overweight. Medical establishments state that anyone who is more than 100 pounds over the ideal weight or who has a BMI greater than 40 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese.
Is 5 7 and 170 pounds healthy? ›
Yes, that is obese. At 5′7″ you should weigh 133–163 if you're a guy and 122–149 if you are a girl.
Is 170 pounds overweight for a woman? ›
The ideal body weight for age and height is a little different for everyone; it's based on gender, body fat percentage, build, and other factors. Average American weights heights are considered obese -- about 170 lbs./5'3” for women and 197 lbs./5'9” for men -- so “average” doesn't mean “healthy.”
If you weigh 107 pounds or less at this height, you are considered underweight with a BMI of 18.4. A healthy weight range for that woman would be 108 to 145 pounds. BMI is just one way to measure healthy weight. Some women have a low, but still healthy weight.
Is size 10 5 7 fat? ›
A 5 foot woman who wears a size 10 would probably be considered slightly overweight or chubby, whereas a taller woman, say 5 foot 6 inches or above, would be considered normal sized. Keep in mind that sizing isn't always consistent among brands of clothing.
How much weight is good for 5.7 height? ›
Weight Chart According to Height for Males and Females
| Height in ft | Height in cm | Average Weight in kg for Male |
|---|
| 5'4” | 163 | 50.0 – 64.8 |
| 5'5” | 165 | 55.3 – 68 |
| 5'6” | 168 | 58 – 70.7 |
| 5'7” | 170 | 60.3 – 73.9 |
15 more rows"The BMI curve shifts to the right as you age,” Nicklas explains, “meaning higher weight is better in older age.” Those extra pounds buffer against unintended weight loss due to digestive system conditions (or things like dental issues) that prevent people from eating enough.
What is the female weight chart? ›
Height and Weight Chart
| Height | Weight |
|---|
| Normal | Overweight |
| 4' 10" | 91 to 118 lbs. | 119 to 142 lbs. |
| 4' 11" | 94 to 123 lbs. | 124 to 147 lbs. |
| 5' | 97 to 127 lbs. | 128 to 152 lbs. |
17 more rowsThat said, many healthy weight-loss guidelines say you should aim to lose one or two pounds per week (whether you have five or 50 pounds to lose), that means it could take anywhere from 10 to 20 weeks to lose 20 pounds.
How much should you weigh for your age? ›
Battle of the sexes: Weight based on your age and gender
| Age (years) | Lower percentile weight (lbs) | “Average” percentile weight (lbs) |
|---|
| 12–13 | 69–76 or less | 73–135 |
| 13–14 | 76–83 or less | 81–144 |
| 14–15 | 83–90 or less | 88–151 |
| 15–16 | 90–94 or less | 94–155 |
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Average weights of U.S. women across the adult lifespan are: Ages 20-39: 167.6 pounds. Ages 40-59: 176.4 pounds. Ages 60 and up: 166.5 pounds.
How do you estimate weight according to age? ›
This is the general method to calculate ideal weight for a child: Ideal weight for infants (< 12 months) = (age in months + 9)/2. Ideal weight for children (1-5 years) = 2 x (age in years + 5) Ideal weight for children (5-14 years) = 4 x age in years.
What is the weight for age rule? ›
Weight for age means that a horse will carry a set weight in accordance with the Weight for Age Scale. This weight varies depending on the horse's age, its sex, the race distance and the month of the year. Weight for age races are usually Group 1 races, races of the highest quality.
