Before losing or gaining weight, you need to calculate this ideal weight for yourself. You need to analyze your data to find out the criteria for ideality.
All people are different, thin or thick, short or tall, everyone cannot look the same. And for everyone to be 90 – 60 – 90, this cannot happen either. Many people make the mistake of trying to fit a figure like their idol. But each person is individual, with his own proportions and body type.
How to find the golden mean to amaze with your slimness and glow with health. First of all, we determine your body type. Professor Chernorutsky V.M. distinguished the following body types: 1 - asthenic, 2 - normosthenic and 3 - hypersthenic.
To determine the type, you need to measure the circumference of your wrist. The asthenic type includes women with a wrist circumference of less than 15 cm, men less than 18 cm. If a woman’s wrist circumference is from 15 to 17 cm, and a man’s is from 18 to 20 cm, then this is a Normosthenic physique. The hypersthenic body type includes women whose wrist circumference exceeds 17 cm, and in men more than 20 cm.
Representatives of asthenic physique are thin people whose height is above average. Their limbs are elongated, their shoulders are narrow, their neck is long and thin, rib cage flat and narrow. They often lack stamina and strength because their muscles are poorly developed. But they are graceful, energetic and light, less prone to obesity than other representatives of body types. For people in this group, it is better to give preference to such sports disciplines as: dancing, aerobics, swimming. To develop endurance and strength.
Normosthenic physique. Representatives of this group have proportional body sizes. They are of average height. Their legs are slender, their waist is thin, their figure is beautiful and harmonious. Representatives of this type of cutting are fast in their movements and have good coordination. To keep fit, they are suitable for tennis, water aerobics and team sports (basketball, handball and volleyball).
Hypersthenic physique. Representatives of this group have heavy and wide bones. They are stocky and not too tall. Their shoulders are voluminous, their torso is wide, and their limbs are short. They are very hardy and strong, but nature has deprived them of flexibility and grace. People of this type tend to be overweight because their metabolism is not fast. To keep fit, they are recommended the following sports disciplines: yoga, martial arts and callanetics.
A person’s body weight depends on their body type, height and age. And yet, how to calculate the ideal weight for a height of 160 cm. To accurately calculate, you can use the Quetelet index. This index was calculated by the Belgian statistician and sociologist Adolphe Quetelet back in 1869. Body mass index (BMI) is a value that allows you to relate weight to a person’s height.
And gives a definition regarding weight. According to this, people of asthenic body type have 325 g for every centimeter of height. 350 g – normosthenic and 375 g – hypersthenic body type. For example, a woman with an asthenic build and height of 160 cm should weigh: 160 x 325 = 52 kg. But age categories must also be taken into account.
For the relationship between height and age, there are the following indices: Asthenic body type - at the age of 15 - 18 years, the index corresponds to 315; from 19 to 25 years old it is 325; and from 26 to 40 years old 335. Normosthenic type – 15 – 18 years old is 325; 19 -25 years old is equal to 345; and 26 - 40 is equal to 360. Hypersthenic type - 15 -18 years old corresponds to 355; 19 -25 years 370; and 26 – 40 corresponds to 380. So, knowing your height, age and body type, you can easily calculate your ideal weight.
But what if, after calculation, a person’s height does not correspond to his weight. To determine the degree of weight deviation, you can use Quetelet's formula. BMI is equal to: body weight in kg divided by height squared in m. That is, 60 kg is body weight, and height is 1.6 m, we get: 60: (1.6 x 1.6) = 3.4.
Knowing the body index from the correspondence table, it is easy to determine the ratio of weight and height. With a BMI of 16 or less, weight deficiency is clearly visible. From 16 to 8.5 - mass deficiency. From 8.5 to 25 is the norm. From 25 to 30 – preobese, overweight. From 30 to 35 – 1 degree of obesity. From 35 to 40 – 2nd degree of obesity. From 40 and above – 3rd degree of obesity.
This classification was developed by the US National Institutes of Health and has been approved by WHO (World Health Organization). These indicators are widely used around the world. So, the index 3.4 shows that the weight corresponds to the norm, therefore, the ideal weight for a height of 160 cm is 60 kg. Problem ideal weight, worries not only people who take care of their appearance, the same problem worries doctors too. Since extra pounds entail serious problems: cardiovascular diseases, early atherosclerosis, diabetes.
If a person feels comfortable, is healthy and energetic, and has an extra 3-5 kg, is it worth losing them? Being in harmony with yourself is more important than having ideal parameters.
The great Leonardo da Vinci was one of the first to study and define the ideal parameters of the human body. The anatomical proportions he presented are still studied in art schools all over the world. From Leonardo da Vinci’s theory of ideal proportions it follows that the volumes of the chest, waist and hips, taken separately, do not solve anything, it’s all about their ratio.
IN modern society changes in the parameters of the human body (anthropometric data) are revised every 15 years, since during this period, as a result of the acceleration process, changes in size, proportions and shapes occur figures person. The well-known 90 – 60 – 90, of course, are not the standard of ideal women's proportions for everyone. Body proportions generally cannot be the same for all women, since there are Various types physiques given to us genetically.
Main body types
The main body types include asthenic (thin-boned), normosthenic (normal-boned) and hypersthenic (broad-boned).
- Women with an asthenic (thin-boned) body type have thin bones, long limbs, a thin neck, and muscles are relatively poorly developed. Representatives of this type are usually light in weight, they are energetic and active. Eating plenty of food for quite a long time does not lead them to gain weight, since they spend energy faster than they accumulate. If a woman of this type is not very thin waist and normal, non-narrow hips all seem miniature because of the thin bone.
- The physique of normosthenic women (normal bone type) is distinguished by the proportionality of the main body dimensions, the correct ratio. Most beautiful female figures are found precisely with this body type.
- In representatives of a hypersthenic (big-boned) physique, the transverse dimensions of the body predominate. Their bones are thick and heavy, their shoulders, chest and hips are wide, and their legs are sometimes somewhat short. Women of this type need to remember that they tend to be overweight.
You can determine your approximate body type by measuring the circumference of the wrist of your working hand. For normosthenics it is 16-18.5 cm, for asthenics - 16 cm, and for hypersthenics - 18.5 cm.
Quite often there are mixed body types with a predominance of the parameters of the above types.
If we talk about gradations female height, then they are as follows: low height - 150 cm and below, below average height - 151-156 cm, average height - 157-167 cm, high - 168-175 cm, very tall - 176 cm and above.
True, in recent years this gradation needs to be changed taking into account the acceleration of modern youth, therefore normal height can be considered for normal and large-boned people from 166 to 170 cm, and for thin-boned people from 168 to 172 cm.
There are certain proportions between height and leg length. Legs can be considered short if their length is less than half the height. Can be considered proportional figure when the length of the legs is more than half the height. Forfor broad-boned people, preferably by 2-4 cm, for normal-boned people - 4-6 cm, for thin-boned people - 6-9 cm. For example, ifIf you have a normal bone body type with a height of 168 cm, the length of your legs is 90 cm, then this is ideal.
Leg length should be measured from the protrusion femur, to the floor. In cases where the legs are somewhat shorter than the accepted norm, shoes with heels will help change this ratio, since visually they eliminate the existing imbalance.
The diameter of the leg at the calf, depending on the body type, ranges from 36 to 40 centimeters, at the ankle from 16 to 20 cm. Experts even tried to compile a table of the ideal leg shape depending on the body type.
Here are the approximate parameters: with a height of 156 and a weight of 50 - 55 kg - leg circumference at the hip from 48 to 54 cm, in the calf 31-32 cm, in the ankle 18-20 cm; with a height of 160 and a weight of 55–58 kg, the leg circumference at the thigh is from 50 to 56 cm, in the calf 32–35 cm, in the ankle 19–22 cm; with a height of 167 and a weight of 56-65 kg, the leg circumference at the hip is from 52 to 58 cm, at the calf 33-36 cm, at the ankle 22-23 cm.
And above all, ideal legs should have three gaps between them. To do this, you need to stand in front of a large mirror and put your feet in the position - heels together, toes apart. You should see the first gap under the knees, the second at the ankles, and the third at the top closer to the hips. In other places the legs should converge.
Correct weight
Body weight depends on the body type, height and, very importantly, the age of the person. One option for calculating weight is the Quetelet index. According to this index, for women with a thin-boned body type, it is enough to have 325 g for every centimeter of height, for normal-boned women - 350 and for large-boned women - 375 g. Then the index is multiplied by height, and the weight corresponding to your parameters is obtained.
It must be emphasized that the ideal weight of women, especially those whose height is below 160 cm, should be 10-15% less than normal. For short women, at least under 20 years of age, it is advisable to weigh 3-5 kg less than normal, i.e. calculated using the Quetelet index.
As mentioned above, body weight also depends on age. The table shows the weight-to-height ratio (weight in g divided by height in cm) for women aged 15 to 40 years.
|
Age |
Body types |
||
|
thin-boned |
Normoskeletal |
Broad-boned |
|
|
15-18 |
315 |
325 |
355 |
To determine your normal weight, you need to multiply your height in cm by the weight-height coefficient corresponding to your age and body type.
Excess weight can be tracked by measuring the fat fold on the abdominal wall, above the navel, 3 cm from the midline. Its thickness should normally be from 1 to 2 cm.
Hips, waist and chest
Knowing your body circumferences - chest, waist and hips - also helps determine your body type. Suchthe indicator is called "whites".
Normal indicators whites for young women (18 - 28 years old) of a normosthenic body type can be considered if the chest circumference is equal to half the height plus 2-5 cm, for the bust - chest circumference plus 8-10 cm, for the waist - standing height, minus 100, hips should be
greater than the waist circumference by about 25-30 cm. For thin-boned women, it can be considered normal if their chest circumference is in the range of 84-86 cm, and their bust is plus 4-6 cm to the indicated figures.
Their waist is usually thin, ranging from 60-64 cm, and their hip circumference is approximately 25-30 cm larger. In women with a broad-boned body type, the chest circumference exceeds half the height by 8-10 cm, chest - by another 8-10 cm. The waist circumference with a height of 166-168 cm is within 70-76 cm, and the hip circumference is larger by the same 25-30 cm.
Devendra Singh, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas, came to approximately the same conclusion in the early nineties. Only he calculated the proportion between the hips and waist as a percentage. According to his theory, the ideal proportions are those in which the waist volume is from 60 to 70% of the hip volume.
To do this, you need to divide the waist volume by the hip volume, the resulting coefficient should be from 0.6 to 0.7. By the way, the ideal beauties according to this ratio are the Venus de Milo - 70% and the Nude by Rubens, the same 70%. But among real women, the waist-to-hip ratio is ideal: Marilyn Monroe 0.61 (56/91.5), Brigitte Bardot 0.66 (58.5/89), Demi Moore 0.72 (66/91), Claudia Schiffer 0.67 (62/92), Cindy Crawford 0.69 (58/84), Gisele Bundchen 0.70 (61/86), Kylie Minogue 0.70 (63/89).
Doctors believe that the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference should not exceed the endocrine balance coefficient, which is 0.85. If your waist does not exceed 85% of your hips, then your figure in perfect order both from an aesthetic and medical point of view.
Time moves forward, new criteria for assessing the beauty of a female figure appear. The latest analysis of the results of an anthropometric examination of women, carried out in our country at the beginning of 2000, showed significant changes in body proportions. Young women have become more Long hands, legs, higher waistline, wider shoulders with the same body size, improved posture. So we can conclude that the young and middle generations of women have become taller and slimmer than the previous generation. Well, if your parameters do not match the ideal ones, don’t be upset! Still, the most important thing in a woman is her individuality and, of course, her well-groomed appearance.
The results of BMI calculations are not suitable for estimating the weight of professional athletes, pregnant women, as well as people suffering from edema and other disorders that lead to an incorrect assessment of the initial data.
The weight ranges in this calculator are calculated taking into account height, according to the methods of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The method of assessing weight using BMI is intended for the primary identification of underweight or excess weight. Receiving a score different from the norm is a reason to contact a nutritionist and endocrinologist in order to conduct an individual weight assessment and develop recommendations for its correction, if necessary.
The ideal weight range (normal) shows at what weight the probability of occurrence and recurrence of diseases associated with overweight or underweight is minimal. In addition, as practice shows, a person with a normal weight looks not only healthy, but also the most attractive. If you are adjusting your weight, it is highly recommended not to go beyond the norm in order to avoid health problems.
About weight categories
Underweight usually an indication for increased nutrition; It is also recommended to consult a nutritionist or endocrinologist. This category includes people who are malnourished or have a medical condition that causes them to lose weight.
Lack of body weight is also typical for professional models, gymnasts, ballerinas or girls who are overly keen on losing weight without the supervision of a nutritionist. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to health problems. Therefore, weight correction in this range should be accompanied by regular medical monitoring.
Norm shows the weight at which a person has the maximum chance of remaining healthy and, as a result, beautiful for as long as possible. Normal weight is not a guarantee of good health, but it significantly reduces the risk of disorders and diseases caused by being overweight or underweight. In addition, the owners normal weight, as a rule, are in good health even after intense physical activity.
Obesity talks about overweight bodies. A person in this category often has some signs associated with excess weight (shortness of breath, increased blood pressure, fatigue, fat folds, dissatisfaction with his figure) and has every chance of moving into the obesity category. In this case, a slight weight correction to normal or to values close to it is recommended. It would also be a good idea to consult a nutritionist.
Obesity- index chronic disease associated with excess body weight. Obesity invariably leads to problems with the cardiovascular system and significantly increases the risk of acquiring other diseases (diabetes, hypertension, etc.). Treatment of obesity is carried out exclusively under the supervision of a nutritionist or endocrinologist, and only after necessary tests and defining its type. It is not recommended to engage in uncontrolled diets and serious physical activity during obesity, as this can provoke additional problems.
Answers on questions
What specific weight is ideal for me?
The calculator calculates the ideal weight range for you based on your height. From this range you are free to choose any specific weight, depending on your preferences, beliefs and requirements for your figure. For example, adherents of a model figure tend to keep their weight at the lower limit.
If your priority is health and longevity healthy life, then the ideal weight is calculated based on medical statistics. In this case, the optimal weight is calculated based on a BMI of 23.
Can the assessment received be trusted?
Yes. Adult weight estimates are based on the results of authoritative studies from the World Health Organization (WHO). Weight assessment from birth to 18 years is carried out using a separate special method, also developed by WHO.
Why is gender not taken into account?
BMI assessment of adults is carried out in the same way for both men and women - this is justified by the results of statistical studies. At the same time, for assessing weight, gender and age are of fundamental importance.
Some other weight calculator gives a different result. What to believe?
There are a huge number of calculators designed to give weight estimates based on height and gender. But their formulas, as a rule, were developed in the last century by individuals or teams based on criteria that are unknown to you or do not suit you (for example, formulas for evaluating athletes).
The WHO recommendations used in this calculator are designed for general modern people, taking into account the conditions of modern life, advances in medicine and based on fresh observations of the population of all continents of the planet. Therefore, we trust only this technique.
I believe the result should be different.
The assessment is made solely on the basis of the height and weight data you provide (as well as age and gender for children). If you receive unexpected results, please double-check all entered data. Also, make sure that you are not one of the women whose weight cannot be assessed through body mass index.
My result is underweight, but I want to lose more weight
There is nothing unusual in this; many professional models, dancers, and ballerinas do just that. However, in this case, it is recommended to lose weight only under the supervision of a nutritionist and endocrinologist, so as not to harm your health if it means something to you.
Please note that most people's bodies are not able to fully function in a state of underweight. And only a few, due to the characteristics of genetics (or disease, ecology, lifestyle), can live comfortably with a deficit of body weight: without risk to health and without experiencing malaise, dizziness and constant hunger.
My result is normal, but I consider myself fat (or thin)
If you have concerns about your figure, we recommend taking up fitness after consulting with a good nutritionist.
Please note that some elements of the figure are practically impossible to correct only with the help of fitness, exercise, diet, or a combination of these. Your goals should be analyzed by an experienced doctor to assess their reality, consequences and prescribe only the right procedures.
My result is pre-obesity (or obesity), but I don’t agree with it
If you are an athlete (or an amateur weightlifter) with increased muscle mass, then weight assessment by BMI is simply not intended for you (this is mentioned in). In any case, for an accurate individual weight assessment, contact a nutritionist - only in this case will you receive an authoritative result with a doctor’s seal.
Why am I considered too thin or fat even though my weight is normal?
Pay attention to the personalities and weight of the people who bother you. As a rule, they judge solely by themselves: subjectively. Overweight people always consider thin people to be skinny, and thin people always consider overweight people to be fat, moreover, both of them can have a weight within the healthy norm. Take into account social factors: try to exclude, suppress or ignore those judgments addressed to you that are based on ignorance, envy or personal hostility. Only an objective assessment of BMI, which clearly indicates the norm, excess or deficiency of mass, is worthy of trust; and trust your concerns about your figure only to supportive people in your weight category, or better yet, to an experienced nutritionist.
How to calculate body mass index (BMI)?
It is necessary to divide the weight indicated in kilograms by the square of the height indicated in meters. For example, with growth 178
cm and weight 69
kg calculation will be like this:
BMI = 69 / (1.78 * 1.78) = 21.78
What should a woman's weight be if she is 160 cm tall?
- with a height of up to 165 cm, the ideal weight will be
- with height 165-175
- with height from 175 cm
- asthenic up to 15 cm
- normosthenic 15-17 cm
- hypersthenic from 18 cm
The ideal weight of a woman with this height should be 55 kilograms. This is my ideal. Maybe someone has 40 kilograms. There are men who love bones. I do not belong to them.
To find your ideal weight, we need to take into account: height, age, and physique. For example, if you are a woman of fragile build, under 35 years of age, your weight should be 48 kg. Further in the table, you can see all the examples.
Minus 110, that is, 50 kg, this is normal.
But again, it is very difficult to accept the word should, if a woman weighing 50 kg is tormented by strong gusts of wind, or she is starving in order to maintain such weight, then there is no need to do this, there are beautiful looking women who are slightly overweight.
160 minus 109, this would be the ideal weight for this height.
From any height minus 109.
I love my bones))) I have 42 kg and I carefully maintain my weight, I feel very comfortable in it - it’s easy to run, easy to work and in general everything in life comes together easily))) I think for such a height the weight is good within the range 50 kg.
According to the French formula for the ratio of height and weight of women, you need to subtract 111 from the weight figure and this will be the ideal weight for any height. In this case: 160-111=49 kg.
However, it must be taken into account that this formula was developed by the French and, therefore, takes into account the structure of the average French woman, and they are mostly thin-boned. Therefore, when calculating the ideal weight, you need to be guided by other characteristics of a person. If a woman, according to her constitution, has a wide bone, then the ideal weight for her will be slightly higher and at the same time she will look great. As they say, neither add nor subtract.
There are many different ways to calculate ideal weight, and the concept of ideal weight is a flexible concept, it’s a matter of taste.
You can clear your ideal weight using Brock's formula, which looks like this:
That is, with a height of 160 cm, the ideal weight would be 60 kg (160-100 = 60)
When using this formula, you need to take into account your body type, so this formula is designed for normosthetics. For asthenic women, you need to subtract 10%, for hypersthenic women, add 10%. So an asthenic woman with a height of 160 cm should weigh (160-100)-10% = 54 kg, a hypersthenic woman should weigh (160-100)+10% = 66 kg, a normosthenic woman 160-100 = 60 kg
In order to determine what type of body type you have, you need to measure your wrist:
And finally, I would like to note that the weight of fat and muscle is different, fat weighs less, but its volume is greater.
According to the growth rate, the calculation goes like this. 164 minus 100 and minus 10% = 57 kg. This is for men.
The same calculation, only minus 15% for women. But again, we should not forget about age and the degree of body construction. Large-boned people, their norm will deviate upward, but only slightly by 2-4 kg.
Everyone who is losing weight is interested in the question of normalcy. What weight is considered normal for yourself? There are a number of formulas that you can use to determine the extent to which your body weight corresponds to one or another statistical average. After all, all these formulas are based on the average person. Therefore, when resorting to them, one must clearly realize that any formula for normal weight is conditional.
In reality, each of us has our own individual genetically predetermined value of optimal body weight, which depends on the totality of innate structural features of tissues and organs of the body as a whole.
For example, there are three body types – asthenic (small-boned/ectomorph), normosthenic (normal/mesomorph) and hypersthenic (broad-boned/endomorph).
To determine your type, you need to measure your wrist circumference.
- Less than 16 cm – asthenic;
- 16-18.5 cm – normosthenic;
- More than 18.5 cm – hypersthenic.
- Less than 17 cm – asthenic;
- 17-20 cm – normosthenic;
- More than 20 cm – hypersthenic.
In addition to body types, each of us is programmed to have a certain weight. This program is activated by the mother during pregnancy. It is believed that if she gained excess weight during pregnancy, then the child may have difficulty controlling body weight in the future. Throughout our lives, with both wrong and right habits, we lay down a different program. When losing weight, many are faced with the so-called balance point or set point, when they cannot lose weight using healthy methods, and if they succeed, they cannot keep it off.
For example, you weighed 90 kg, lost weight to 55 kg, want to lose another 5 kg, but no matter what you do, it doesn’t work. At the same time, even taking a break from the diet and small holidays, you do not gain more than 3-5 kg, which you then easily lose. You may have reached your point of balance, and overcoming it may cost you dearly. When the body is under constant stress, and dieting, training and high demands on oneself mean constant stress, the risk of hormonal disorders increases. It is important to listen to yourself and your body's needs.
If you do not take into account the individuality of the body and physique, then in approximate calculations you can use the following simple formulas (author P.P. Broca, 1871):
For men
(Height in cm - 100) x 0.9 = ideal weight.
For women
(Height in cm - 100) x 0.85 = ideal weight.
There is another formula that can be used for both men and women:
(Height in cm - 100) = ideal weight.
Example: If your height is 152 cm, your weight should be 152 - 100 = 52 kg.
There is another formula:
Height in cm x Bust volume in cm / 240 = ideal weight.
Example: (155 x 96) / 240 = 62 kg.
Do not forget that it is still necessary to take into account your body type; women naturally have more fat than men.
Therefore, you can use the following data to determine your ideal weight:
For men
| Height, cm | Body type | ||
| Thin (asthenic) | |||
| 155 | 49 kg | 56 kg | 62 kg |
| 160 | 53.5 kg | 60 kg | 66 kg |
| 165 | 57 kg | 63.5 kg | 69.5 kg |
| 170 | 60.5 kg | 68 kg | 74 kg |
| 175 | 65 kg | 72 kg | 78 kg |
| 180 | 69 kg | 75 kg | 81 kg |
| 185 | 73.5 kg | 79 kg | 85 kg |
For women
| Height, cm | Body type | ||
| Thin (asthenic) | Normal (normosthenic) | Wide bone (hypersthenic) | |
| 150 | 47 kg | 52 kg | 56.5 kg |
| 155 | 49 kg | 55 kg | 62 kg |
| 160 | 52 kg | 58.5 kg | 65 kg |
| 165 | 55 kg | 62 kg | 68 kg |
| 170 | 58 kg | 64 kg | 70 kg |
| 175 | 60 kg | 66 kg | 72.5 kg |
| 180 | 63 kg | 69 kg | 75 kg |
You can also use our Body Parameter Analyzer.
Ideal weight formulas help you figure out how long you can lose weight. However, it is important to understand that two people with exactly the same weight can look completely different. The point here is not about height or body type, but about body composition - the ratio of muscle to fat. Look at the photo.
Adipose tissue is more voluminous than muscle tissue. That's why the girl on the left looks curvier than the girl on the right, even though they have the same weight. And that’s why it’s so important to strive not so much to lose weight, but to strengthen muscles through strength training and reduce the percentage of fat.
Normal human weight– this is a concept that cannot be precise. Its criteria include not only weight and height, but also a person’s physique and even age. Many men and women experience problems with being overweight or underweight. In this article I would like to tell you how to calculate your weight and what, in general, is the norm.
There are many ways to help calculate weight by height and age. But it should be remembered that such schemes may not be entirely perfect, since the weight ratio can be affected by other factors that are often not taken into account.
Since ancient times, many people have trusted Broca's method.
A person's height is taken in centimeters, then 100 is subtracted from this.
But after some time the indicators this method slightly changed. This formula is best used to calculate weight by height for females aged between 40 and 50 years. You can read how heart rate changes with age here.
Women under 30 years of age need to have a body weight that is 10% less than this result.
To calculate weight based on height and age, it is considered more accurate Quetelet's method. This formula calculates the ratio of fat and bone and muscle tissue as a percentage. It allows you to determine whether a person is overweight or underweight. Usually we use this method of calculation for people from 20 to 60 years old.
For men, 10-15% fat of total body weight is considered normal, for women only 12%.
How is it calculated: body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.
Should not be used This calculation method is for pregnant women, women during lactation, adolescents and people involved in sports.
There is a formula that helps determine the distribution of fat by measuring the size of the waist and buttocks.
Calculated as follows: The volume of the buttocks should be divided by the volume of the waist.
Norm:
- for men – 0.80;
- for women – 0.60-0.80.
In order to determine your body type, you need to measure the circumference of your wrist. right hand, but if the left hand is the working one, then it needs to be measured. In the normostatic type it is equal to 17-18.5 cm, in the broad-boned type – more than 18.5 and in the thin-boned type – less than 17 cm.
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Weight by height and age
Of course, age has a strong influence on body weight. It has been scientifically proven that over the years, body weight in men and women gradually increases with age. Moreover, this may not be extra pounds, but a natural physical process. But height affects people’s weight just as much.
Each person has his own body type. There are 3 of them: thin-boned, normal-boned and broad-boned. Each body type has its own characteristics.
Traits that distinguish one type from another:
This table shows the weight for men that is considered normal, taking into account his body type and height:
| Thin-boned build | Normal bone build | Broad-boned build |
| 155 cm - 49 kg | 155 cm - 56 kg | 155 cm - 62 kg |
| 160 cm - 53.5 kg | 160 cm - 60 kg | 160 cm - 66 kg |
| 165 cm - 57 kg | 165 cm - 63.5 kg | 165 cm - 69.5 kg |
| 170 cm - 60.5 kg | 170 cm - 68 kg | 170 cm - 74 kg |
| 175 cm - 65 kg | 175 cm - 72 kg | 175 cm - 78 kg |
| 180 cm – 69 kg | 180 cm - 75 kg | 180 cm - 81 kg |
| 185 cm - 73.5 kg | 185 cm - 79 kg | 185 cm - 85 kg |
It should be taken into account that with thin-boned addition they sometimes subtract 3-5% from the weight indicated in the table. With big bones - 1-1,5%.
Using this table you can track the average weight for a woman taking into account her height:
| Height, cm | Normal weight, kg |
| 148 | 46,3 |
| 149 | 47 |
| 150 | 47,4 |
| 151 | 48 |
| 152 | 48,4 |
| 153 | 48,9 |
| 154 | 49,6 |
| 155 | 50 |
| 156 | 50,7 |
| 157 | 51 |
| 158 | 51,8 |
| 159 | 52 |
| 160 | 52,6 |
| 161 | 53,4 |
| 162 | 54 |
| 163 | 54,5 |
| 164 | 55,3 |
| 165 | 55,8 |
| 166 | 56,6 |
| 167 | 57,6 |
| 168 | 58,2 |
| 169 | 59 |
| 170 | 59,5 |
| 171 | 60 |
| 172 | 61 |
| 173 | 62 |
| 174 | 62,5 |
| 175 | 63,4 |
| 176 | 64 |
| 177 | 64,5 |
| 178 | 65,2 |
| 179 | 65,9 |
| 180 | 66,8 |
| 181 | 67,4 |
| 182 | 68,5 |
| 183 | 68,8 |
| 184 | 69,5 |
| 185 | 70 |
In these tables you can see normal body weight for women and men, depending on their age and height.
The first table will tell you what weight should be for men and women aged 20 to 29 years:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 52 | 48,9 |
| 152 | 53,5 | 51 |
| 154 | 55,3 | 53 |
| 156 | 58,5 | 56 |
| 158 | 61 | 58 |
| 160 | 63 | 59,8 |
| 162 | 64,6 | 61,6 |
| 164 | 67,3 | 63,6 |
| 166 | 68,8 | 65 |
| 168 | 71 | 68 |
| 170 | 72,7 | 69,2 |
| 172 | 74,1 | 72,8 |
| 174 | 77,5 | 74,3 |
| 176 | 81 | 77 |
| 178 | 83 | 78,2 |
| 180 | 85,1 | 80,8 |
The second table will tell you about the normal weight of the stronger and weaker sex between the ages of 30 and 39:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 57 | 54 |
| 152 | 59 | 55 |
| 154 | 61,5 | 60 |
| 156 | 64,5 | 61,5 |
| 158 | 67,3 | 64,1 |
| 160 | 70 | 65,8 |
| 162 | 71 | 68,5 |
| 164 | 74 | 70,8 |
| 166 | 74,5 | 71,8 |
| 168 | 76,2 | 73,7 |
| 170 | 77,7 | 75,8 |
| 172 | 79,3 | 77 |
| 174 | 81 | 79 |
| 176 | 83,3 | 80 |
| 178 | 87 | 82,5 |
| 180 | 88 | 84 |
In the third table you can see the normal weight of people from 40 to 49 years old:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 58,1 | 58,5 |
| 152 | 61,5 | 59,5 |
| 154 | 64,5 | 62,4 |
| 156 | 67,3 | 66 |
| 158 | 70,4 | 67,9 |
| 160 | 72,3 | 69,9 |
| 162 | 74,4 | 72,2 |
| 164 | 77,2 | 74 |
| 166 | 78 | 76,6 |
| 168 | 79,6 | 78,2 |
| 170 | 81 | 79,8 |
| 172 | 82,8 | 81,7 |
| 174 | 84,4 | 83,7 |
| 176 | 86 | 84,6 |
| 178 | 88 | 86,1 |
| 180 | 89,9 | 88,1 |
The fourth table will tell us about normal weight between the ages of 50 and 60:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 58 | 55,7 |
| 152 | 61 | 57,6 |
| 154 | 63,8 | 60,2 |
| 156 | 65,8 | 62,4 |
| 158 | 68 | 64,5 |
| 160 | 69,7 | 65,8 |
| 162 | 72,7 | 68,7 |
| 164 | 75,6 | 72 |
| 166 | 76,3 | 73,8 |
| 168 | 79,5 | 74,8 |
| 170 | 79,9 | 76,8 |
| 172 | 81,1 | 77,7 |
| 174 | 82,5 | 79,4 |
| 176 | 84,1 | 80,5 |
| 178 | 86,5 | 82,4 |
| 180 | 87,5 | 84,1 |
And finally, the fifth table will talk about the normal weight of men and women in old age, that is, from 60 to 70 years:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 57,3 | 54,8 |
| 152 | 60,3 | 55,9 |
| 154 | 61,9 | 59 |
| 156 | 63,7 | 60,9 |
| 158 | 67 | 62,4 |
| 160 | 68,2 | 64,6 |
| 162 | 69,1 | 66,5 |
| 164 | 72,2 | 70,7 |
| 166 | 74,3 | 71,4 |
| 168 | 76 | 73,7 |
| 170 | 76,9 | 75 |
| 172 | 78,3 | 76,3 |
| 174 | 79,3 | 78 |
| 176 | 81,9 | 79,1 |
| 178 | 82,8 | 80,9 |
| 180 | 84,4 | 81,6 |
It is known that in old age the physical activity and, metabolism in the body decreases. But some habits of older people regarding proper nutrition and an active lifestyle remain unchanged even after many years. Therefore, despite the decrease in muscle tissue, many people do not stop gaining weight over the years.
Summarizing the above formulas for calculating weight and tables that indicate weight standards for men and women, we can conclude that a person’s weight is directly related to many other criteria.
These criteria are:
- person's age;
- height;
- body type.
Heredity is also an important factor. If a person is genetically predisposed to be overweight, then getting rid of extra pounds will be much more difficult.
In conclusion, I would like to say that knowing whether your weight corresponds to normal body weight helps to eliminate a lot of problems, and sometimes identify the presence of a disease.
Controlling your weight is the prevention of many serious diseases. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are usually accompanied by obesity. At the same time, cancer and diseases of the digestive tract can lead to sudden weight loss.
In order to maintain normal body weight you need to:
- proper and healthy nutrition;
- You need to eat breakfast every day, as this helps to avoid snacking at a later time;
- conducting active image life;
- regularly weighing your body weight;
- consultations with a specialist if you are overweight or, on the contrary, underweight;
- To maintain a normal weight, a man needs 2,500 calories a day, and a woman needs 2,000.
Watch your weight and nutrition, be healthy!
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As we know, there is no limit to perfection. This is especially true for standards female beauty. Especially many young ladies are concerned about the question of what it should be like perfect ratio height and weight. To get closer to the ideal, girls torture themselves with various diets and spend many hours in gyms.
However, not every young lady is able to immediately answer the question of what weight should be if she is 170 or 158 centimeters tall. Here you will have to do some calculations. There are different methods.
Honestly, the norm of weight and height for women is a very individual indicator, because there are many additional parameters. For example, some people have a so-called wide bone, while others have highly developed muscle mass. To find out your ideal weight for height, all this data must be taken into account. Also, measurements will be quite approximate for those who have not yet finished growing (teenagers), as well as for women who are in an “interesting position.” In these cases there is no need to talk about ideals at all.
The first step is to correctly measure your own height. To do this, you need to stand with your back to a sheer wall and lean against it. You must have at least five touch points:
- back of the head;
- protruding parts of the blades;
- buttocks;
- calf muscles;
- heels.
If at least one of these points does not touch the wall, then you are standing incorrectly. In this case, the measurements cannot be considered completely correct.
Place a flat plank, ruler or book on the top of your head and ask someone to draw a line where the object touches the wall. Now, using a measuring tape, measure the distance from the floor to the mark. The result obtained can be assessed as follows:
- 150 cm or less – short stature;
- 151-156 cm – below average;
- 157-167 cm – average height;
- 168-175 cm – tall;
- 176 cm – very high growth for woman.
Special tables will help you find out what your weight should be for your measured height. However, this result cannot be considered completely correct. The fact is that not every table takes into account all the necessary parameters.
The proportions of weight and height in women depend on many parameters, for example, on body type. There are three types:
- Asthenic. Another name is thin-boned. People of this type have very thin, long and fragile limbs. Their height is usually above average. They also have a rather long neck, narrow hips and shoulders, and a small chest. Asthenics most often have an accelerated metabolism, so they are quite thin. If people of this type begin to eat a lot, then the weight will increase very slowly. They say about such people: “a boyish figure.”
- Normosthenic – normal. Such young ladies are the luckiest, since everything in their body is proportional: the bones are of medium thickness, the shoulders and hips are quite wide, and the waist is much narrower in comparison. The metabolism of this type of woman is moderate. With a normal diet, all kilocalories are completely consumed, but you should not overeat, as there is a risk of quickly ruining your figure.
- Hypersthenic – wide bone. This type of person has rather wide and massive bones. Outwardly it is clearly visible: wide hips and shoulders, short neck and legs, massive chest. This guy had the worst luck. The metabolism of such people is slow, and with incorrect nutrition, weight will be gained at lightning speed.
Since the norm of weight and height for women depends primarily on their body type, it is necessary to determine it correctly. This is quite easy to do. To do this, you just need to measure the circumference of your wrist. Since this is the only part of the body on which fat is practically not deposited, such measurements can be trusted. So:
- 16 cm or less - you are asthenic;
- 16-18.5 cm – you have a completely normal build;
- 18.5 cm or more - you have a wide bone.
In addition to the correct ratio of weight and height, for a beautiful figure it is also important to have good proportions. Since height mainly depends on the length of the legs, this parameter is also important. Of course, the length of the legs is quite difficult to correct; you will have to be content with what nature gave.
Asthenic young ladies or women usually have long legs normal type. The legs should be measured from the floor to the protruding tubercle of the femur (if there are no problems with weight, then it is clearly visible).
For a figure to be considered proportional, the length of a girl’s legs must be at least half her height. It is customary to consider the parameters at which the length of the legs is more than 1/2 of the height by several centimeters:
- 2-4 cm – for hypersthenics;
- 4-6 cm – for a normal build;
- 6-9 cm – for asthenics.
If nature does not spoil you with long legs, then this deficiency can be corrected by wearing high heels.
In addition to these factors, it is also necessary to take into account the woman’s age. The fact is that the weight norm for a height of 175 will be different for women who have celebrated their fiftieth birthday and for twenty-year-old girls. This is due to the level of metabolism. The younger the girl, the taller he is. Accordingly, the standards vary.
For this, there are many different formulas and tables that take into account different factors. Which one to choose is up to you. To determine your ideal weight for height yourself, you can use, for example, Brock's formula. The calculation will be quick, but quite approximate. To do this, you just need to correctly measure your own height and subtract 100 cm from the result obtained in centimeters. This will be the desired weight.
As you understand, the norm of weight and height for women calculated in this way is very approximate, because the calculation does not take into account either the body type or, in fact, the age of the person. Therefore, to correct the result, you can safely subtract another 7–10%.
Those who are interested in the norms of weight and height for women of a certain age can use, for example, Quetelet’s formula, which takes into account all the necessary parameters. The formula is not too complicated, anyone can apply it:
- M = 0.75 x (P – 150) + 50 + (B – 20) : 4.
All the letters here are intuitively clear: M – body mass; B – age; R – human height.
To make an additional check, you can also calculate BMI (in the English version BMI), which stands for body mass index, or otherwise Quetelet index. It's very easy to do this:
The letters, of course, indicate weight and height, respectively, only in this case height must be measured in meters. Depending on what number you received, we evaluate the results:
- 18.5 or less - you are clearly underweight, you urgently need to gain a few kilograms;
- 18.6-24.9 – your weight can be considered normal, there are no medical indications for losing weight;
- 25-29.9 - sad, but your weight cannot be called normal, so to feel good and have a beautiful figure, you still need to lose a couple of kilograms;
- 30–34.9 – you have clear signs of first-degree obesity; if you do not want to have many health problems, then immediately go to the gym;
- above 35 – second degree obesity; Most likely, in the near future you will need the help of a doctor, since at this weight your health deteriorates significantly;
- above 40 - you simply need the help of a nutritionist; you are unlikely to be able to lose weight on your own.
Since all the ratios of the parameters of the human body have long been calculated by nutritionists and simply caring enthusiasts, you can determine your personal ideal weight using one of the many ready-made tables. To get the most accurate result, choose tables that take into account greatest number parameters. When using them, it is worth remembering that the data for men and women is most often different, so be careful.
There is another very simple and affordable way to determine whether it’s time for you to lose weight. You need to divide your waist size, measured in centimeters, by your hip size. If the result obtained is less than 0.8, everything is in order, you do not need a diet. Those with readings ranging from 0.81 to 0.84 should think about their diet. Well, for those who have this figure greater than or equal to 0.85, it’s time to see a nutritionist - you are obese.
Normal human weight– this is a concept that cannot be precise. Its criteria include not only weight and height, but also a person’s physique and even age. Many men and women experience problems with being overweight or underweight. In this article I would like to tell you how to calculate your weight and what, in general, is the norm.
Calculation of weight by height and age
There are many ways to help calculate weight by height and age. But it should be remembered that such schemes may not be entirely perfect, since the weight ratio can be affected by other factors that are often not taken into account.
Method 1
Since ancient times, many people have trusted Broca's method.
A person's height is taken in centimeters, then 100 is subtracted from this.
But after some time, the performance of this method changed slightly. This formula is best used to calculate weight by height for females aged between 40 and 50 years. How does it change
Women under 30 years of age need to have a body weight that is 10% less than this result.
Method 2
To calculate weight based on height and age, it is considered more accurate Quetelet's method. This formula calculates the ratio of fat and bone and muscle tissue as a percentage. It allows you to determine whether a person is overweight or underweight. Usually we use this method of calculation for people from 20 to 60 years old.
For men, 10-15% fat of total body weight is considered normal, for women only 12%.
How is it calculated: body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.
Should not be used This calculation method is for pregnant women, women during lactation, adolescents and people involved in sports.
Method 3
There is a formula that helps determine the distribution of fat by measuring the size of the waist and buttocks.
Calculated as follows: The volume of the buttocks should be divided by the volume of the waist.
Norm:
- for men – 0.80;
- for women – 0.60-0.80.
Method 4
In order to determine your body type, you need to measure the circumference of the wrist of your right hand, but if your left hand is your working hand, then you need to measure it. In the normostatic type it is equal to 17-18.5 cm, in the broad-boned type – more than 18.5 and in the thin-boned type – less than 17 cm.
Weight by height and age
Of course, age has a strong influence on body weight. It has been scientifically proven that over the years, body weight in men and women gradually increases with age. Moreover, this may not be extra pounds, but a natural physical process. But height affects people’s weight just as much.
Weight, height, age - table for men
Each person has his own body type. There are 3 of them: thin-boned, normal-boned and broad-boned. Each body type has its own characteristics.
Traits that distinguish one type from another:
This table shows the weight for men that is considered normal, taking into account his body type and height:
| Thin-boned build | Normal bone build | Broad-boned build |
| 155 cm - 49 kg | 155 cm - 56 kg | 155 cm - 62 kg |
| 160 cm - 53.5 kg | 160 cm - 60 kg | 160 cm - 66 kg |
| 165 cm - 57 kg | 165 cm - 63.5 kg | 165 cm - 69.5 kg |
| 170 cm - 60.5 kg | 170 cm - 68 kg | 170 cm - 74 kg |
| 175 cm - 65 kg | 175 cm - 72 kg | 175 cm - 78 kg |
| 180 cm – 69 kg | 180 cm - 75 kg | 180 cm - 81 kg |
| 185 cm - 73.5 kg | 185 cm - 79 kg | 185 cm - 85 kg |
It should be taken into account that with thin-boned addition they sometimes subtract 3-5% from the weight indicated in the table. With big bones - 1-1,5%.
Weight, height, age - table for women
Using this table you can track the average weight for a woman taking into account her height:
| Height, cm | Normal weight, kg |
| 148 | 46,3 |
| 149 | 47 |
| 150 | 47,4 |
| 151 | 48 |
| 152 | 48,4 |
| 153 | 48,9 |
| 154 | 49,6 |
| 155 | 50 |
| 156 | 50,7 |
| 157 | 51 |
| 158 | 51,8 |
| 159 | 52 |
| 160 | 52,6 |
| 161 | 53,4 |
| 162 | 54 |
| 163 | 54,5 |
| 164 | 55,3 |
| 165 | 55,8 |
| 166 | 56,6 |
| 167 | 57,6 |
| 168 | 58,2 |
| 169 | 59 |
| 170 | 59,5 |
| 171 | 60 |
| 172 | 61 |
| 173 | 62 |
| 174 | 62,5 |
| 175 | 63,4 |
| 176 | 64 |
| 177 | 64,5 |
| 178 | 65,2 |
| 179 | 65,9 |
| 180 | 66,8 |
| 181 | 67,4 |
| 182 | 68,5 |
| 183 | 68,8 |
| 184 | 69,5 |
| 185 | 70 |
Weight, height, age - table
In these tables you can see normal body weight for women and men, depending on their age and height.
The first table will tell you what weight should be for men and women aged 20 to 29 years:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 52 | 48,9 |
| 152 | 53,5 | 51 |
| 154 | 55,3 | 53 |
| 156 | 58,5 | 56 |
| 158 | 61 | 58 |
| 160 | 63 | 59,8 |
| 162 | 64,6 | 61,6 |
| 164 | 67,3 | 63,6 |
| 166 | 68,8 | 65 |
| 168 | 71 | 68 |
| 170 | 72,7 | 69,2 |
| 172 | 74,1 | 72,8 |
| 174 | 77,5 | 74,3 |
| 176 | 81 | 77 |
| 178 | 83 | 78,2 |
| 180 | 85,1 | 80,8 |
The second table will tell you about the normal weight of the stronger and weaker sex between the ages of 30 and 39:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 57 | 54 |
| 152 | 59 | 55 |
| 154 | 61,5 | 60 |
| 156 | 64,5 | 61,5 |
| 158 | 67,3 | 64,1 |
| 160 | 70 | 65,8 |
| 162 | 71 | 68,5 |
| 164 | 74 | 70,8 |
| 166 | 74,5 | 71,8 |
| 168 | 76,2 | 73,7 |
| 170 | 77,7 | 75,8 |
| 172 | 79,3 | 77 |
| 174 | 81 | 79 |
| 176 | 83,3 | 80 |
| 178 | 87 | 82,5 |
| 180 | 88 | 84 |
In the third table you can see the normal weight of people from 40 to 49 years old:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 58,1 | 58,5 |
| 152 | 61,5 | 59,5 |
| 154 | 64,5 | 62,4 |
| 156 | 67,3 | 66 |
| 158 | 70,4 | 67,9 |
| 160 | 72,3 | 69,9 |
| 162 | 74,4 | 72,2 |
| 164 | 77,2 | 74 |
| 166 | 78 | 76,6 |
| 168 | 79,6 | 78,2 |
| 170 | 81 | 79,8 |
| 172 | 82,8 | 81,7 |
| 174 | 84,4 | 83,7 |
| 176 | 86 | 84,6 |
| 178 | 88 | 86,1 |
| 180 | 89,9 | 88,1 |
The fourth table will tell us about normal weight between the ages of 50 and 60:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 58 | 55,7 |
| 152 | 61 | 57,6 |
| 154 | 63,8 | 60,2 |
| 156 | 65,8 | 62,4 |
| 158 | 68 | 64,5 |
| 160 | 69,7 | 65,8 |
| 162 | 72,7 | 68,7 |
| 164 | 75,6 | 72 |
| 166 | 76,3 | 73,8 |
| 168 | 79,5 | 74,8 |
| 170 | 79,9 | 76,8 |
| 172 | 81,1 | 77,7 |
| 174 | 82,5 | 79,4 |
| 176 | 84,1 | 80,5 |
| 178 | 86,5 | 82,4 |
| 180 | 87,5 | 84,1 |
And finally, the fifth table will talk about the normal weight of men and women in old age, that is, from 60 to 70 years:
|
Height in cm |
Floor | |
| male weight in kg | female weight in kg | |
| 150 | 57,3 | 54,8 |
| 152 | 60,3 | 55,9 |
| 154 | 61,9 | 59 |
| 156 | 63,7 | 60,9 |
| 158 | 67 | 62,4 |
| 160 | 68,2 | 64,6 |
| 162 | 69,1 | 66,5 |
| 164 | 72,2 | 70,7 |
| 166 | 74,3 | 71,4 |
| 168 | 76 | 73,7 |
| 170 | 76,9 | 75 |
| 172 | 78,3 | 76,3 |
| 174 | 79,3 | 78 |
| 176 | 81,9 | 79,1 |
| 178 | 82,8 | 80,9 |
| 180 | 84,4 | 81,6 |
It is known that in old age physical activity decreases significantly and metabolism in the body decreases. But some habits of older people regarding proper nutrition and an active lifestyle remain unchanged even after many years. Therefore, despite the decrease in muscle tissue, many people do not stop gaining weight over the years.
Bottom line
Summarizing the above formulas for calculating weight and tables that indicate weight standards for men and women, we can conclude that a person’s weight is directly related to many other criteria.
These criteria are:
- person's age;
- height;
- body type.
Heredity is also an important factor. If a person is genetically predisposed to be overweight, then getting rid of extra pounds will be much more difficult.
In conclusion, I would like to say that knowing whether your weight corresponds to normal body weight helps to eliminate a lot of problems, and sometimes identify the presence of a disease.
Controlling your weight is the prevention of many serious diseases. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are usually accompanied by obesity. At the same time, cancer and diseases of the digestive tract can lead to sudden weight loss.
In order to maintain normal body weight you need to:
- proper and healthy nutrition;
- You need to eat breakfast every day, as this helps to avoid snacking at a later time;
- maintaining an active lifestyle;
- regularly weighing your body weight;
- consultations with a specialist if you are overweight or, on the contrary, underweight;
- To maintain a normal weight, a man needs 2,500 calories a day, and a woman needs 2,000.
Watch your weight and nutrition, be healthy!
