The world health organizations who recommended healthy bmi range is 185 25 for both male and female. 148 to 193 lbs. 124 to 147 lbs. A body mass index of 22 is in the middle of that range. Between 25 and 299 means youre considered. 4 10 91 to 118 lbs.
119 to 142 lbs. It is widely used in the medical field as a quick indicator of possible health complications. Body mass index bmi. The healthy normal weight range is a bmi between 185 and 249. Bmi is a commonly used metric for determining ibw. If your result is under 185 youre considered underweight.
4 11 94 to 123 lbs. Based on the bmi range it is possible to find out a healthy weight for any given height. Tips to maintain ideal weight. 2 updated equations for ideal weight weight in pounds 5 x bmi bmi divided by 5 x height in inches minus 60 weight in kilograms 22 x bmi 35 x bmi x height in meters minus 15. How much should i weigh for my height and age. 143 to 186 lbs.
A persons waist to hip ratio whr can give an idea about whether they have more. Bmi takes into account both height and weight but not body composition. For adults it is less prone to variation which is crucial in the case of growing children where it can impact the development of the child. 5 97 to 127 lbs. The efficacy of the height weight charts is most pronounced in adults as the measurements are standardised as compared to children. A result between 185 and 249 means youre in the normal weight range for your height.