How Much Should I Weigh for My Height

As we all know, maintaining a normal weight for height is one of the best tips to stay healthy and fit. Being overweight or obese leads to the development of certain weight related diseases and disorders such as high blood pressure (hypertension), heart problems, cardiovascular diseases and at times, disability. In today's scenario, it is a concerning fact that the number of people (irrespective of the age and sex) who are above their normal weight is increasing day by day. It is basically the eating habits, lack of physical exercises and a stressful lifestyle, which contribute to obesity or gaining excess weight.

It has been a common question among many people as to how much should I weigh for my height. Understanding the correct weight for height is important to control weight within a healthy range, so as to remain active and disease-free. In medical science, height and weight chart is crucially followed by health practitioners for examining the overall health of an individual.

How Much Should I Weigh for My Height

In order to get a quick answer for your query of how much should I weigh for my height, you can refer to the weight and height conversion chart. Nevertheless, it is to be borne in mind that there is no exact answer for normal weight to height ratio, as the criterion for estimating ideal weight for height varies depending upon the body type, structure and bone density.

For better understanding, consider an example of a normal person and a bodybuilder having the same height. As muscle weighs more than fats, the ideal body weight for the bodybuilder with respect to his height will be greater than the normal person, even if their heights are equal. Thus, the ideal weight for height varies from one individual to another. Let's take a look at the height and weight chart for men and women.

Ideal Height to Weight Chart for Males and Females

Height	Ideal Male Weight	Ideal Female Weight
5'1"	134	122
5'2"	137	125
5'3"	139	128
5'4"	142	133
5'5"	145	136
5'6"	148	140
5'7"	151	143
5'8"	154	146
5'9"	157	150
5'10"	160	153
5'11"	164	156
6'0"	167	159

Height: Feet/Inch, Weight: Pounds

What is Body Mass Index

Another reliable method to estimate the healthy weight corresponding to the height is body mass index (BMI). It is calculated by using the formula (Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches ) x ( Height in inches ) ) x 703. Following is a classification of the weight categories according to the respective BMI value:

• Underweight - An individual is categorized as underweight if the calculated BMI is below 18.5.
• Normal Weight - The BMI of a healthy person having normal weight should fall within the range 18.5 to 24.9.
• Overweight - In case the BMI of a person is between 25-29.9, he/she is overweight.
• Obese - BMI for an obese person is equal to or more than 30.

While speaking about the above BMI classifications, it is obvious than an underweight person should gain weight by including more nutritious foods in his/her diet. If a person belongs to the normal weight category, it indicates that he/she is following a balanced diet. Overweight and obese people should cut down the consumption of fatty foods and drinks for losing weight. They can include fresh fruits, vegetables and other fiber rich foods in the diet and do physical activities to burn the excess calories. Last but not the least, regular exercise is a must for everyone, regardless of the weight category to which he/she belongs.