Ideal Weights for Real People
NOTE: This page is provided for information only. The "ideal" weight in the following charts is an approximation. Most people's ideal weight is about 10% higher. When your clothes fit well and you feel good, you have have probably reached your ideal weight. This is the weight that you will be able to maintain.
Follow these three easy steps to find your ideal weight:
- Take measurements for your frame size
- Determine your frame size using this simple chart
- Look up your ideal weight on the Men's or Women's Ideal Weight Chart
How to Approximate Your Frame Size
Bend forearm upward at a 90ª angle. Keep fingers straight and turn the inside of your wrist toward your body. |
Place thumb and index finger of other hand on the two prominent bones on either side of the elbow. |
Measure the space between your fingers on a ruler. (A physician would use a caliper.) Go to Step 2. |
Go to Step #2 -- [TOP]
Elbow Measurements For Medium Frame:
Height in 1" Heels
MEN |
Elbow
Breadth |
Height in 1" Heels
WOMEN |
Elbow
Breadth |
| 5'2" - 5' 3" |
2 1/2" - 2 7/8" |
4' 10" - 4' 11" |
2 1/4" - 2 1/2" |
| 5' 4" - 5' 7" |
2 5/8" - 2 7/8" |
5' 0" - 5' 3" |
2 1/4" - 2 1/2" |
| 5' 8" - 5' 11" |
2 3/4" - 3.0" |
5' 4" - 5'7" |
2 3/8" - 2 5/8" |
| 6' 0" - 6' 3" |
2 3/4" - 3 1/8" |
5' 8" - 5' 11" |
2 3/8" - 2 5/8" |
| 6' 4" |
2 7/8" - 3 1/4" |
6' 0" |
2 1/2" - 2 3/4" |
Compare with tables above listing elbow measurements for medium-framed men and women. Measurements lower than those listed indicate a small frame. Higher measurements indicate a larger frame.
Go to Step #3: [MEN] [WOMEN]-- [TOP]
MEN
Height
Feet / Inches |
Small Frame |
Medium Frame |
Large Frame |
| 5' 2" |
128-134 |
131-141 |
138-150 |
| 5' 3" |
130-136 |
133-143 |
140-153 |
| 5' 4" |
132-138 |
135-145 |
142-156 |
| 5' 5" |
134-140 |
137-148 |
144-160 |
| 5' 6" |
136-142 |
139-151 |
146-164 |
| 5' 7" |
138-145 |
142-154 |
149-168 |
| 5' 8" |
140-148 |
145-157 |
152-172 |
| 5' 9" |
142-151 |
148-160 |
155-176 |
| 5' 10" |
144-154 |
151-163 |
158-180 |
| 5' 11" |
146-157 |
154-166 |
161-184 |
| 6' 0" |
149-160 |
157-170 |
164-188 |
| 6' 1" |
152-164 |
160-174 |
168-192 |
| 6' 2" |
155-168 |
164-178 |
172-197 |
| 6' 3" |
158-172 |
167-182 |
176-202 |
| 6' 4" |
162-176 |
171-187 |
181-207 |
WOMEN
Height
Feet / Inches |
Small Frame |
Medium Frame |
Large Frame |
| 4' 10" |
102-111 |
109-121 |
118-131 |
| 4' 11" |
103-113 |
111-123 |
120-134 |
| 5' 0" |
104-115 |
113-126 |
122-137 |
| 5' 1" |
106-118 |
115-129 |
125-140 |
| 5' 2" |
108-121 |
118-132 |
128-143 |
| 5' 3" |
111-124 |
121-135 |
131-147 |
| 5' 4" |
114-127 |
124-138 |
134-151 |
| 5' 5" |
117-130 |
127-141 |
137-155 |
| 5' 6" |
120-133 |
130-144 |
140-159 |
| 5' 7" |
123-136 |
133-147 |
143-163 |
| 5' 8" |
126-139 |
136-150 |
146-167 |
| 5' 9" |
129-142 |
139-153 |
149-170 |
| 5' 10" |
132-145 |
142-156 |
152-173 |
| 5' 11" |
135-148 |
145-159 |
155-176 |
| 6' 0" |
138-151 |
148-162 |
158-179 |
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Weights at ages 25-59 based on lowest mortality. Weight in pounds according to frame (in indoor clothing weighing 5 lbs. for men and 3 lbs. for women; shoes with 1" heels). Source of basic date: 1979 Build Study, Society of Actuaries and Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors of America, 1980.
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