Body mass index bmi. Then breathe out and use a measuring tape to measure the inches around your natural waist. For example if you are a 510 male estimating your ideal weight with the devine formula you would add 23 10 kg to 50 kg to get 73 kg or 161 lbs. 4 10 91 to 118 lbs. 148 to 193 lbs. A persons waist to hip ratio whr can give an idea about whether they have more.
If youd like to do it at home yourself follow these instructions. The weight and height ratio may vary based on the body structure body type and bone density of an adult. How much should i weigh for my height and age. Your body mass index bmi is an approximate calculation of your body mass which is used to predict your. 5 97 to 127 lbs. Bmi takes into account both height and weight but not body composition.
Stand and breathe normally. Its helpful that bmi numbers are standardized and offer ranges of healthy body weights. Then take your tape and measure around the largest part of your hips and buttocks. 124 to 147 lbs. All of the formulas have the same format of a base weight given a height of 5 feet with a set weight increment added per inch over the height of 5 feet. This number is your hip.
Whats the ideal weight for my height and age. 4 11 94 to 123 lbs. 119 to 142 lbs. 143 to 186 lbs. Unlike children there is no significant height gain in adults above eighteen years of age.