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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.
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.
Ideal Weight = Healthy Weight Range = BMI
19-24.9
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
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.
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 |
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