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. |
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Important 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).
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