What is the Ideal Body Weight for Men
Really there is no such thing as an ideal
weight for men. At best there is only a healthy weight range. According
to doctors the healthy weight range for men is a Body Mass Index of between
19 and 24.9. With a larger frame and greater muscle-fat ratio, you should
be in the upper part of the weight range. (See Fig 1. below) See also:
Calorie Needs for Men
Ideal Weight for Men - Body Mass Index
Gender Problem
The Body Mass Index does not distinguish
between men and women. An alternative method of calculating an ideal/
healthy weight for men is to base it on fat percentage. The University
of Wisconsin Medical School has developed an ideal weight chart which
reflects a healthy body-fat percentage. (See Fig 2. below)
Ideal Weight = Healthy Weight Range =
BMI 19-24.9
Fig 1.
Weight Range - BMI 19-24.9
Height
(ft/inches) |
Weight Range
(Pounds) |
| 5' 0" |
97-127 |
| 5' 1" |
100-132 |
| 5' 2" |
103-136 |
| 5' 3" |
107-140 |
| 5' 4" |
110-145 |
| 5' 5" |
113-149 |
| 5' 6" |
117-154 |
| 5' 7" |
121-159 |
| 5' 8" |
124-164 |
| 5' 9" |
128-168 |
| 5' 10" |
132-173 |
| 5' 11" |
135-178 |
| 6' 0" |
139-183 |
| 6' 1" |
143-189 |
| 6' 2" |
147-194 |
| 6' 3" |
151-199 |
| 6' 4" |
155-204 |
Ideal Weight for Men
Based on Body-Fat Percent
Fig 2.
Ideal Weight for Men (University of Wisconsin)
Height
(ft/inches) |
Ideal Weight
(Pounds) |
| 5' 0" |
106 |
| 5' 1" |
112 |
| 5' 2" |
118 |
| 5' 3" |
124 |
| 5' 4" |
130 |
| 5' 5" |
136 |
| 5' 6" |
142 |
| 5' 7" |
148 |
| 5' 8" |
154 |
| 5' 9" |
160 |
| 5' 10" |
166 |
| 5' 11" |
172 |
| 6' 0" |
178 |
| 6' 1" |
184 |
| 6' 2" |
190 |
| 6' 3" |
196 |
| 6' 4" |
202 |
A Note on Ideal Weight
and Body-Fat Percent
An accurate measurement of your body-fat
percent can be performed by underwater weighing, skin-fold caliper, or
bioelectrical impedance. Meanwhile, here are some guidelines.
Fig 3.
Guidelines for Percent Body Fat
| |
Women |
Men |
| Normal |
15-25 percent |
10-20 percent |
| Overweight |
25.1-29.9 percent |
20.1-24.9 percent |
| Obese |
Over 30 percent |
Over 25 percent |
|
