Healthy Weight Range

Am I overweight? It is a question that perplexes so many of us! The problem is that there is no set definition for the word 'overweight'. So people do not know whether they are suffering from obesity or whether they are just fine. The problem is that a variety of factors are used to determine whether a person can be called overweight or not. Some of the most telling factors among them include genetics and bone weight. But one of the simplest ways to find out if you are in the healthy weight range is to check it with respect to your height.

Body Mass Index
This calculation of a healthy weight range is done on the basis of the body-mass index (BMI) calculation. The BMI calculation helps determine the healthy weight ranges based upon the height-to-weight comparison. BMI is calculated by the formula:

[Weight in pounds/ (height in inches²)] * 703

Ideally, a BMI between 18.5 to 25 is considered healthy. So based on this assumption, the following table is provided. The table gives the height and the commensurate weight that is considered healthy for a person of that height.

Height (Feet)	Weight (Pounds)
5'	97 – 128
5'1"	100 – 132
5'2"	104 – 136
5'3"	107 – 141
5'4"	110 – 145
5'5"	114 – 150
5'6"	118 – 150
5'7"	121 - 159
5'8"	125 – 164
5'9"	128 – 169
5'10"	132 – 174
5'11"	136 – 179
6'	140 – 184
6'1"	152 – 189
6'2"	156 – 195
6'3"	160 – 200
6'4"	164 – 205
6'5"	169 – 211
6'6"	173 – 216

So these were the healthy weight ranges based on the person's height as given by the BMI calculation. Now you will be able to tell if your weight is ideal for your height. Mind you, having a healthy weight range alone does not signify overall health and wellness. It is only one parameter of judging if you are healthy or not.