4 thoughts on weight and gender differences xiye li november 17 2015 at 255 pm. Ideal weight is calculated using height because your height is something that you cant change. Bmi in kgm2 weight in kilograms height in meters x height in meters bmi in kgm2 weight in pounds height in inches x height in inches x 703 2 20 years given below are the bmi values in kgm2 as per the guidelines and growth charts provided by cdc for girls between 2 and 20 years of age. It isnt suitable for children or people under 18. 148 to 193 lbs. These include fat percentage bone density and muscle mass.
Healthcare providers use three primary types of charts to measure height and weight. 124 to 147 lbs. Simply enter your gender age height and current weight and well display your ideal body weight in an easy to read ideal weight chart. 119 to 142 lbs. 4 10 91 to 118 lbs. 143 to 186 lbs.
If you are under 18 or want to check if your child is a healthy weight use the bmi healthy weight calculator which is suitable for adults and children. 5 97 to 127 lbs. Medical providers evaluate your size according to body mass index which is a calculation that measures the relationship between your height and weight regardless of gender. Not only does our free online calculator look at whether your female or male and child teenager or adult it also takes into account your personal activity body type and overall genetic make up. 1 2 this finding has been explained in terms of the equation of female beauty with extreme thinness. Ideal weight by height.
4 11 94 to 123 lbs. It is pretty unique that you set your hypothesis on women concern more about their weight than men do because girls always talk about losing weight. 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. Ideal weight by gender. An ideal weight thats aesthetically pleasing is open to personal interpretation but one that promotes good health can be better defined. 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.
Among adults women are more likely than men to perceive themselves as too heavy for their height the gender discrepancy being greatest among those within a normal weight range. 2 as the physical changes of puberty are differentiated by gender with. Your ideal weight is based on your gender because there are known physiological differences between men and women. This is a growth chart for children up to 36 months old. This heightweight chart is only suitable for adult men and women.