Desirable Body Weight
Desirable Body Weight Calculator
Note: The Desirable Body Weight calculator is not applicable to pregnant women, children under the age of 18, and competitive athletes. The tool may not be accurate for women under 4'9" (145 centimeters) or over 5'10" (178 centimeters) in height and for men under 5'1" (155 centimeters) and over 6'3" (190.5 centimeters).
Find the body weight that is best for you.
Do you know your desirable body weight? Use our Desirable Body Weight Calculator to find a body weight that may be best for your height, gender, and size of body frame. Desirable body weight changes with age and other factors. This tool is not appropriate for children or pregnant women.
- Select your body frame size: SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE. If you are unsure of the size of your body frame, click on the link provided in the text.
- Measure your height without shoes, and enter the figure in the space provided. Indicate if you are entering your height in feet and inches or in meters and centimeters using the drop-down list.
- Indicate your gender using the drop-down list.
- When you have filled in the required information, click SUBMIT.
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?
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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