Desirable Body Weight

Desirable Body Weight Calculator

Note: : The Desirable Body Weight calculator should not be used for pregnant women, children under the age of 18, and competitive athletes. The tool may not be accurate for women under 4'9" (145 centimeters [cm]) or over 5'10" (178 cm) in height and for men under 5'1" (155 cm) and over 6'3" (190.5 cm).

ENTERING YOUR INFORMATION

Do you know your ideal body weight? Use our Desirable Body Weight Calculator to find a body weight that may be best for you.

For your height, sex, and size of body frame, there is a range of weights that are ideal. Desirable body weight changes with age and other factors. This tool should not be used for children or pregnant women.

If you have used other A.D.A.M. tools, some of this information may be filled in for you.

Select your body frame size: Small, Medium, or Large.
Measure your height without shoes. Enter your height in the space provided. Select feet and inches or meters and centimeters from the drop-down list.
Select your sex using the drop-down list.
Click Submit/Calculate.

More About This Tool

Maintaining a healthy body weight can significantly reduce your risks of a number of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and depression. A healthy body weight has also been shown to improve overall quality of life. What is the desirable body weight for you?

Your desirable body weight depends on your gender, height, and body frame size. Fill in the information below and we'll calculate a range of body weights that may be best for you.

1.	Enter your height in feet and inches, total inches, meters, or total centimeters. No high-heeled shoes! In fact, no shoes at all!
2.	Select your body frame size.
3.	Indicate whether you are male or female, and click the submit button to get your results.

Review Date: 6/9/2006
Reviewed By: Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine; Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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