The ideal weight of an individual depends on various elements, including:.
Gender.
Height.
size of the frame.
muscle to fat ratio.
The average weight, height, and waist measurement for American adults aged 20 and over are as follows, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Women.
170 and a half pounds on average.
A 5 foot, 3 point, 6 inch average height.
38 point 7 inches is the average waist measurement.
Men.
197 point 8 pounds is the average weight.
5 feet 9 inches is the average height.
40-3 inches is the typical waist measurement.
Despite being averages, these weights do not necessarily indicate health. According to the CDC, the average American adult’s body mass index (BMI), which calculates total body fat based on height and weight, was 29.6 for women and 29.1 for men, both of which are considered overweight.
How Can BMI Be Used to Determine Ideal Weight?
Medical professionals use the BMI (body mass index) metric to assess a patient’s level of obesity. Desirable weight ranges are frequently determined using BMI. Adult BMI does not correlate with age.
BMI is calculated the same way as it is for adults when used on children, but the ranges are then compared to percentiles for kids of the same age and sex.
The weight and square of the height are used to calculate BMI.
Body mass index (BMI) is calculated as the square of height (in meters) and weight (in kilograms).
Underweight if BMI is less than 18%.
BMI 18 to under 24: Normal weight.
Overweight, BMI 25 to under 29.9.
Class I Obesity: BMI of 30 to less than 34.
Class II Obesity is defined as a BMI of 35 to under 39.9.
Obesity Class III: BMI 40 or higher.
| Height | Weight (based on normal BMI of 19–24) |
|---|---|
| 4’10” | 91–115 lbs. |
| 4’11” | 94–119 lbs. |
| 5’0″ | 97–123 lbs. |
| 5’1″ | 100–127 lbs. |
| 5’2″ | 104–131 lbs. |
| 5’3″ | 107–135 lbs. |
| 5’4″ | 110–140 lbs. |
| 5’5″ | 114–144 Ibs. |
| 5’6″ | 118–148 lbs. |
| 5’7″ | 121–153 lbs. |
| 5’8″ | 125–158 lbs. |
| 5’9″ | 128–162 lbs. |
| 5’10” | 132–167 lbs. |
| 5’11” | 136–172 lbs. |
| 6’0″ | 140–177 lbs. |
| 6’1″ | 144–182 lbs. |
| 6’2″ | 148–186 lbs. |
| 6’3″ | 152–192 lbs. |
