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css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medically reviewed</a> by <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Avi Varma, MD, MPH, AAHIVS, FAAFP</a></span></span> — <span><span><span><span>Written by <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yvette Brazier</a></span></span></span></span> — <a class="css-90fpmc css-ro87dg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span> Updated on September 4, 2024</span></a></div></section></div><div><nav id="tab-bar-0" data-testid="tab-bar" class="css-11tsida"><ul class="css-17ztj4b"><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#body-mass-index-bmi" class="css-1a4mqop">Body mass index (BMI)</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#weight-and-height-guide" class="css-1a4mqop">Weight and height guide</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#waist-to-hip-ratio" class="css-1a4mqop">Waist-to-hip ratio</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#waist-to-height-ratio" class="css-1a4mqop">Waist-to-height ratio</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#body-fat-percentage" class="css-1a4mqop">Body-fat percentage</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#faq" class="css-1a4mqop">FAQ</a></li><li class="css-t753mo"><a href="#summary" class="css-1a4mqop">Summary</a></li></ul></nav><article class="article-body css-d2znx6 undefined"><div class="css-12va8w7"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><p class="css-4aeg3z">Many people wish to know the answer to this question: how much should I weigh? There is no single ideal weight for all individuals. While various tools and calculators offer a guide, they may not be accurate in all cases.</p></div></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_a833a6ac-aba6-44ad-aaae-12065101f5c7" class="css-jyr0cb"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-11m4ja7"><div class="css-xqvouu"><h3 class="css-b9vh1e">A note about sex and gender</h3><div class="css-1hpp2pt"><p>Sex and gender exist on spectrums. This article will use the terms “male,” “female,” or both to refer to sex assigned at birth. <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232363" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Click here to learn more</a>.</p></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><p class="responsive">Tools to calculate a moderate weight range rely on factors such as age, height, and sex assigned at birth. However, everybody is different, and no single formula can determine a person’s ideal weight. </p></div><div><div data-preamp="serena-chatbot"></div></div><div><p class="responsive">No one measure of body size can tell a person their exact health status or potential health risks. Eating a nutritious, balanced diet, exercising, and other lifestyle habits can support improved health regardless of a person’s weight.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">There is some disagreement among medical experts about the usefulness of tools such as body mass index (BMI). These tools are not exact, and not everyone with excess weight will develop health issues. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">However, some <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S073510971833496X" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">researchers</a> believe people with obesity who have no other health conditions are still at increased risk for developing obesity-linked conditions, such as <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263834" class="content-link css-90fpmc">metabolic syndrome</a> and <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/257484" class="content-link css-90fpmc">cardiovascular disease</a>, in the long term.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">People who want to learn more about their current health status, future risks, and ways to improve health can benefit from speaking with their doctor. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">Read on to discover several tools that help estimate a person’s moderate weight range. </p></div><div class="css-20w1gi"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-1sq15os"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline2__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline2__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1t05dkn"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="body-mass-index-bmi">Body mass index (BMI)</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><div><figure class="css-yhe8zq"><span class="css-rwmw5v"><span class="css-mjp0j9"><picture class="css-16pk1is"><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 1190px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w" media="(min-width: 990px)"/><source srcSet="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1845 879w" media="(min-width: 768px)"/><img src="//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1155&h=1528" alt="Shadows of people of different heights. 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A BMI calculation provides a single number, which the <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a></hl-trusted-source> categorizes as follows:</p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li>A BMI of less than 18.5 suggests <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321612" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321612" class="content-link css-90fpmc">underweight</a>.</li><li>A BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 suggests a healthy weight range.</li><li>A BMI of between 25 and 29.9 may indicate <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/overweight-and-obesity" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/overweight-and-obesity" class="content-link css-90fpmc">overweight</a>.</li><li>A BMI of 30 or higher may indicate <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551" class="content-link css-90fpmc">obesity</a>.</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">However, the CDC also notes that BMI does not assess an individual’s body composition or health. It is a screening tool that people should use alongside other tests and assessments to determine potential health risks. </p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">Body mass index calculator</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">A person can use BMI calculators or review the charts below to calculate BMI.</p></div><div></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="weight-and-height-guide">What is the recommended weight for my height?</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">The following weight and height chart uses BMI tables from the <hl-trusted-source source="National Heart Lung and Blood Institute " rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">National Institutes of Health (NIH)</a></hl-trusted-source> to provide a general guideline for categories of moderate (“normal”) weight, overweight, obesity, and severe obesity.</p></div><div><div class="scrollTable css-1iwt4bv"><table class="responsive css-1pp4cxb css-1pp4cxb"><tbody><tr><th scope="col"><strong> Height</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Moderate weight<br>BMI 19–24</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Overweight<br>BMI 25–29</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Obesity<br>BMI 30–39</strong></th><th scope="col"><strong>Severe obesity<br>BMI 40+</strong></th></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>4 ft 10 in<br>(58 in)</strong></th><td>91–115 lb</td><td>119–138 lb</td><td>143–186 lb</td><td>191–258 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>4 ft 11 in<br>(59 in)</strong></th><td>94–119 lb</td><td>124–143 lb</td><td>148–193 lb</td><td>198–267 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong> 5ft<br>(60 in”)</strong></th><td>97–123 lb</td><td>128–148 lb</td><td>153–199 lb</td><td>204–276 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 1 in<br>(61 in)</strong></th><td>100–127 lb</td><td>132–153 lb</td><td>158–206 lb</td><td>211–285 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 2 in<br>(62 in)</strong></th><td>104–131 lb</td><td>136–158 lb</td><td>164–213 lb</td><td>218–295 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 3 in<br>(63 in)</strong></th><td>107–135 lb</td><td>141–163 lb</td><td>169–220 lb</td><td>225–304 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 4 in<br>(64 in)</strong></th><td>110–140 lb</td><td>145–169 lb</td><td>174–227 lb</td><td>232–314 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 5 in<br>(65 in)</strong></th><td>114–144 lb</td><td>150–174 lb</td><td>180–234 lb</td><td>240–324 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 6 in<br>(66 in)</strong></th><td>118–148 lb</td><td>155–179 lb</td><td>186–241 lb</td><td>247–334 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 7 in<br>(67 in)</strong></th><td>121–153 lb</td><td>159–185 lb</td><td>191–249 lb</td><td>255–344 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 8 in<br>(68 in)</strong></th><td>125–158 lb</td><td>164–190 lb</td><td>197–256 lb</td><td>262–354 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 9 in<br>(69 in)</strong></th><td>128–162 lb</td><td>169–196 lb</td><td>203–263 lb</td><td>270–365 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 10 in<br>(70 in)</strong></th><td>132–167 lb</td><td>174–202 lb</td><td>209–271 lb</td><td>278–376 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>5 ft 11 in<br>(71 in)</strong></th><td>136–172 lb</td><td>179–208 lb</td><td>215–279 lb</td><td>286–386 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>6 ft<br>(72 in)</strong></th><td>140–177 lb</td><td>184–213 lb</td><td>221–287 lb</td><td>294–397 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>6 ft 1 in<br>(73 in)</strong></th><td>144–182 lb</td><td>189–219 lb</td><td>227–295 lb</td><td>302–408 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>6 ft 2 in<br>(74 in)</strong></th><td>148–186 lb</td><td>194–225 lb</td><td>233–303 lb</td><td>311–420 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>6 ft 3 in<br>(75 in)</strong></th><td>152–192 lb</td><td>200–232 lb</td><td>240–311 lb</td><td>319–431 lb</td></tr><tr><th scope="row"><strong>6 ft 4 in<br>(76 in)</strong></th><td>156–197 lb</td><td>205–238 lb</td><td>246–320 lb</td><td>328–443 lb</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><p class="responsive">BMI is just one tool to understand body size, and it does not account for all of the ways that people’s bodies may differ. A person can talk with their doctor if they have questions about calculating or interpreting their BMI score. </p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">BMI based on age</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">Age is not a factor in BMI for adults, but it is for children. This is because children typically grow larger with age. The <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">CDC</a></hl-trusted-source> uses both age and sex assigned at birth in its BMI calculations for people between the ages of 2–19 years. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">To calculate a child’s BMI, a person can use the <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/index.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">CDC’s calculator</a></hl-trusted-source> for children and teenagers. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">The CDC’s BMI charts for children use percentiles that compare measurements with <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set1clinical/cj41l023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">boys</a></hl-trusted-source> and <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set1clinical/cj41l024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">girls</a></hl-trusted-source> of the same age and gender. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">If a person has questions about their child’s BMI, they should consult a doctor.</p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">What is the problem with BMI?</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">BMI is a very basic measurement. While it takes height and weight into consideration, it does not account for factors <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/6/757" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/6/757" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">such as</a>:</p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li>waist or hip measurements</li><li>the proportion or distribution of fat</li><li>the proportion of muscle mass</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">These factors can affect health. For example, high-performance athletes tend to have a lot of muscle and little body fat. They can have a high BMI because they have more muscle mass, but this does not mean they weigh too much for their height.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Another limitation of BMI is that it does not distinguish between people of different racial or ethnic groups. Indeed, a <hl-trusted-source source="PloS One" rationale="Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal"><a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0255583" data-type="link" data-id="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0255583" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">2021 study</a></hl-trusted-source> found significant racial disparities in BMI and body fat distribution.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">For example, non-Hispanic Black women were found to have higher BMI but lower levels of liver enzyme Alanine aminotransferase (ALT). This suggests that non-Hispanic Black women may have a different, potentially healthier fat distribution compared to other groups.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">This inaccuracy may lead to a misdiagnosis or an incorrect assessment of risk factors between individuals.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">BMI can offer a rough idea of whether or not a person is at a moderate weight, and it is useful for measuring trends in population studies.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">However, it should not be the only measure an individual uses to assess whether their weight is ideal.</p></div><div><p class="responsive"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323543" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Learn more about the limitations of BMI.</a></p></div><div class="css-umsscj"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-10gx9pb"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline7__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline7__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1l7cd95"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="waist-to-hip-ratio">Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">A person’s <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319439" class="content-link css-90fpmc">WHR</a> compares their waist size with that of their hips. A high WHR <hl-trusted-source source="BMJ" rationale="Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal"><a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3324" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">is associated with</a></hl-trusted-source> higher levels of <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320929" class="content-link css-90fpmc">visceral fat</a>, the fat in the abdominal cavity that surrounds several major organs.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">For this reason, the WHR can be a useful tool for understanding potential health risks when considered alongside other assessments of health status.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">A <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6078643/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">2018 meta-analysis</a></hl-trusted-source> suggests that having a high WHR can put people at a higher risk of myocardial infarction, or <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151444" class="content-link css-90fpmc">heart attack</a>.</p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">Measuring WHR</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">To calculate their WHR, a person should measure around their waist at the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. They can then divide this measurement by the width of their hip at its widest part.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">For example, if a person’s waist is 28 inches (in) and their hips are 36 in, they will divide 28 by 36, giving a WHR of 0.77.</p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">What does it mean?</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">Using WHR, a 2008 <a href="https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/53079/retrieve" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">World Health Organization (WHO)</a> report defines abdominal obesity as follows:</p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li>In males: WHR over 0.9</li><li>In females: WHR over 0.85</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">However, as with BMI, the WHR does have limitations. For example, this measure does not account for a person’s total body fat percentage or their muscle-to-fat ratio accurately. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">Optimal WHR differs based on sex assigned at birth as well as race and ethnicity, according to the 2008 WHO report.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Plus, body size is not a direct measure of health. Anyone assessing body size needs to take a person’s overall health status into consideration. </p></div><div><div id="widget_call_out_b6a278e0-ac33-44d4-8a67-2cd96069aaa1" class="css-jyr0cb"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div class="css-11m4ja7"><div class="css-xqvouu"><h3 class="css-b9vh1e">Weight management resources</h3><div class="css-1hpp2pt"><p>To discover more evidence-based information and resources for weight management, visit <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/weight-management" class="content-link css-90fpmc">our dedicated hub</a>.</p></div></div></div><div class="css-1uwjw6e"><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="waist-to-height-ratio">Waist-to-height ratio</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">The waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) is another tool to assess body size. It compares a person’s waist circumference to their height.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">According to <a href="https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/6/3/e010159.full.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">2015 research</a>, higher WtHR has associations with worse cholesterol and blood pressure, even at a healthy BMI. For this reason, WtHR may be helpful when assessing health risks when used along with other measures of health.</p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">Measuring WtHR</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">To calculate WtHR, divide waist size by height. If the result is 0.5 or less, that is considered moderate.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Measurements that take waist size into account can help to provide insight into an individual’s health risks.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">A <hl-trusted-source source="PubMed Central" rationale="Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health"><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37770574/" data-type="link" data-id="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37770574/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">2023 study</a></hl-trusted-source> analyzed data from 20 studies and found that higher WHtR levels significantly increased the risk of all-cause mortality by 23% and cardiovascular mortality by 39%.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">While population-level studies are important, individual health is about more than waist size alone. A person should talk with their doctor if they have concerns about the health risks that may have links to a higher WtHR.<br><br><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-measure-your-waist" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Learn how to measure the waist</a>.</p></div><div id="hl-incontent-video-ad" data-adbridg-ad-class="hl-incontent" class="css-pp6cpn"></div><div id="div-gpt-ad-out-of-page"></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="body-fat-percentage">Body fat percentage</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">Body fat percentage is the weight of a person’s fat divided by their total weight. This includes fat found in many different parts of the body. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">Body fat is necessary for the human body to function. An individual needs a type called essential fat to survive — it is critical for the development of the brain, bone marrow, nerves, and membranes.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Other types of fat protect the internal organs in the chest and abdomen, and the body can use it if necessary for energy.</p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">Recommendations</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">Apart from the approximate guidelines for males and females, the ideal total fat percentage can depend on a person’s body type or activity level.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Typically, obesity is associated with a high proportion of body fat. Obesity and overweight can carry a <hl-trusted-source source="National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity/health-risks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">greater risk</a></hl-trusted-source> for conditions such as:</p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li><a href="http://v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">diabetes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191" class="content-link css-90fpmc">heart disease</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159283" class="content-link css-90fpmc">high blood pressure</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624" class="content-link css-90fpmc">stroke</a></li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">Calculating body fat percentage can provide useful information because it reflects body composition, unlike BMI, WHR, and WtHR.</p></div><div><p class="responsive"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/body-fat-percentage-chart#chart" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Learn more about body fat levels by age and sex.</a></p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">How to measure body fat</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">One way to measure body fat percentage is to use a skinfold measurement, which uses special calipers to pinch the skin.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">A health professional will measure tissue on the thigh, abdomen, and chest for males or the upper arm for females.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Other measures <a href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/weight/best-way-to-measure-body-fat" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/weight/best-way-to-measure-body-fat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">include</a></p></div><div><ul class="responsive"><li>hydrostatic body fat measuring, or underwater weighing</li><li>air densitometry, which measures air displacement</li><li>dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry</li><li>bioelectrical impedance analysis</li></ul></div><div><p class="responsive">While none of these can give a completely accurate reading, the estimates can be close enough to offer a reasonable assessment.</p></div><div><p class="responsive"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326331" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Learn more about the different ways to measure body fat.</a></p></div><div class="css-umsscj"><aside class="css-0 css-0" data-testid="sticky-inline-ad" data-sticky="false"><div><div data-empty="true" class="css-10gx9pb"><div class="css-1hjaa0k"><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div id="inline14__slot" data-adbridg-ad-class="inline14__slot" data-ad="true" class="css-1l7cd95"></div></div></div></aside></div></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="faq">Frequently asked questions </a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{ "@type": "Question", "name": "How much should you weigh for your age?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Body mass index (BMI) measurements do not take into account a person's age. Therefore, based on BMI, it is not possible to suggest an ideal weight for a person's age. Rather, a person's ideal BMI is based on their weight and height." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I determine my ideal weight?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "One method a person can use to determine their ideal weight is body mass index (BMI) measurements. This involves dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in meters) to arrive at a BMI score." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What is a good weight for a 5' 4" female?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a good weight for a person who is 5 foot (ft) 4 inches (in) tall ranges from 110–140 pounds (lbs)." } }] } </script></div><div><p class="responsive">Below are some commonly asked questions about weight, height, and age.</p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">How much should you weigh for your age?</h3></div><div><p class="responsive"><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323622" class="content-link css-90fpmc">Body mass index (BMI)</a> measurements <hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">do not</a></hl-trusted-source> take into account a person’s age. Therefore, based on BMI, it is not possible to suggest an ideal weight for a person’s age.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">Rather, a person’s ideal BMI is based on their weight and height.</p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">How do I determine my ideal weight?</h3></div><div><p class="responsive"><hl-trusted-source source="Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)" rationale="Governmental authority"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="content-link css-90fpmc">One method</a></hl-trusted-source> a person can use to determine their ideal weight is body mass index (BMI) measurements. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">This involves dividing a person’s weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in meters) to arrive at a BMI score. </p></div><div><h3 class=" responsive">What is a good weight for a 5′ 4″ female?</h3></div><div><p class="responsive">According to the <hl-trusted-source source="National Heart Lung and Blood Institute " rationale="Governmental authority"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.pdf" target="_blank" class="content-link css-90fpmc">National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute</a></hl-trusted-source>, a good weight for a person who is 5 foot (ft) 4 inches (in) tall ranges from 110–140 pounds (lbs). </p></div><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-1avyp1d"><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><h2><div><a class="chartbeat-section" name="summary">Summary</a></div></h2></div><span style="font-size:0;line-height:0"></span><div><p class="responsive">An ideal body weight can mean different things to different people.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">BMI, WHR, WtHR, and body-fat percentage are four ways of assessing weight status. Combining results from them may be the best way to get an accurate idea of whether a person’s body size is considered moderate.</p></div><div><p class="responsive">However, body size alone does not offer a complete picture of a person’s health. </p></div><div><p class="responsive">Anyone with concerns about their weight, waist size, or body composition should speak with a doctor about their individual health and how to manage any potential risk factors.</p></div></div></article><span class="css-zya54r"></span></div><div class="css-5b5f7q"><ul><li itemProp="genre"><a class="css-90fpmc" data-event="Navigation|article tag click|Diabetes" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/diabetes">Diabetes</a></li><li itemProp="genre"><a class="css-90fpmc" data-event="Navigation|article tag click|Hypertension" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/hypertension">Hypertension</a></li><li itemProp="genre"><a class="css-90fpmc" data-event="Navigation|article tag click|Cardiovascular / Cardiology" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/cardiovascular">Cardiovascular / Cardiology</a></li><li itemProp="genre"><a class="css-90fpmc" data-event="Navigation|article tag click|Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness" href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/categories/fitness-obesity">Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness</a></li></ul></div><div><div class="css-140fa3i"><div class="css-15lc7zf"><h3 id="bylineArticleTools">How we reviewed this article:</h3><div class="css-1g9ioi4"><button type="button" class="css-kxscys"><div class="css-rre5oz"><span class="css-1d75hb8"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 20 20"><path fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M0 10C0 4.477 4.477 0 10 0s10 4.477 10 10-4.477 10-10 10S0 15.523 0 10Zm18.5 0a8.5 8.5 0 1 0-17 0 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 17 0ZM10 4c-.823 0-1.5.677-1.5 1.518C8.5 6.323 9.177 7 10 7c.841 0 1.5-.677 1.5-1.482A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 10 4Zm0 4.5a1 1 0 0 1 1 1V15a1 1 0 1 1-2 0V9.5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1Z" clip-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span><span>Sources</span></div></button></div><div class="css-une8nx"><div class="css-1ubyuqj"><div id="article-resources" role="region" class="css-1ugaz02"><div class="css-0">Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. 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"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"However, some \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S073510971833496X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eresearchers\u003c/a\u003e believe people with obesity who have no other health conditions are still at increased risk for developing obesity-linked conditions, such as \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263834\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003emetabolic syndrome\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/257484\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ecardiovascular disease\u003c/a\u003e, in the long term."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"People who want to learn more about their current health status, future risks, and ways to improve health can benefit from speaking with their doctor. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Read on to discover several tools that help estimate a person’s moderate weight range. "}]},{"id":"body-mass-index-bmi","title":"Body mass index (BMI)","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Body mass index (BMI)"],"body":[{"tagName":"div","source":"\u003cfigure class=\"css-yhe8zq\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-rwmw5v\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-mjp0j9\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"css-16pk1is\"\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 1190px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1575 750w\" media=\"(min-width: 990px)\"/\u003e\u003csource srcSet=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1845 879w\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"/\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//i0.wp.com/post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg?w=1155\u0026h=1528\" alt=\"Shadows of people of different heights. \" class=\"css-1jytyml\"/\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003chl-share-overlay class=\"css-18moxll\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"icon-hl-pinterest css-ps2kh1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-event=\"Any Page|Image Pinterest Click|Icon Clicked\" data-element-event=\"OPEN|CONTENTBLOCK|Any Page|Article Body|BUTTON|Image Widget Pinterest Click|\" href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com%2Farticles%2F323446\u0026media=https%3A%2F%2Fpost.medicalnewstoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2F2021%2F11%2Fheight-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg\u0026description=How%20much%20should%20I%20weigh%20for%20my%20height%20and%20age%3F%20BMI%20calculator%20%26%20chart\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" data-pin-custom=\"true\" data-share-url=\"https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/11/height-age-weight-shadows-header-1024x575.jpg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"css-8yl26h\"\u003eShare on Pinterest\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-share-overlay\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cfigcaption class=\"css-13b3g0x\"\u003eAttila Csomor/EyeEm/Getty Images\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323622\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eBMI\u003c/a\u003e is a common tool that measures a person’s weight in relation to their height. A BMI calculation provides a single number, which the \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e categorizes as follows:"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eA BMI of less than 18.5 suggests \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321612\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321612\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eunderweight\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 suggests a healthy weight range.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA BMI of between 25 and 29.9 may indicate \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/overweight-and-obesity\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/overweight-and-obesity\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eoverweight\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA BMI of 30 or higher may indicate \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323551\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eobesity\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"However, the CDC also notes that BMI does not assess an individual’s body composition or health. It is a screening tool that people should use alongside other tests and assessments to determine potential health risks. 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scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 ft 3 in\u003cbr\u003e(75 in)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e152–192 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e200–232 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e240–311 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e319–431 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 ft 4 in\u003cbr\u003e(76 in)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e156–197 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e205–238 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e246–320 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e328–443 lb\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"BMI is just one tool to understand body size, and it does not account for all of the ways that people’s bodies may differ. A person can talk with their doctor if they have questions about calculating or interpreting their BMI score. "},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"BMI based on age"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Age is not a factor in BMI for adults, but it is for children. This is because children typically grow larger with age. The \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eCDC\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e uses both age and sex assigned at birth in its BMI calculations for people between the ages of 2–19 years. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"To calculate a child’s BMI, a person can use the \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/index.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/child-teen-calculator/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eCDC’s calculator\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e for children and teenagers. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The CDC’s BMI charts for children use percentiles that compare measurements with \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set1clinical/cj41l023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eboys\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e and \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/data/set1clinical/cj41l024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003egirls\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e of the same age and gender. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"If a person has questions about their child’s BMI, they should consult a doctor."},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"What is the problem with BMI?"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"BMI is a very basic measurement. While it takes height and weight into consideration, it does not account for factors \u003ca href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/6/757\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/6/757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003esuch as\u003c/a\u003e:"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003ewaist or hip measurements\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe proportion or distribution of fat\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ethe proportion of muscle mass\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"These factors can affect health. For example, high-performance athletes tend to have a lot of muscle and little body fat. They can have a high BMI because they have more muscle mass, but this does not mean they weigh too much for their height."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Another limitation of BMI is that it does not distinguish between people of different racial or ethnic groups. Indeed, a \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PloS One\" rationale=\"Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0255583\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0255583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e2021 study\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e found significant racial disparities in BMI and body fat distribution."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"For example, non-Hispanic Black women were found to have higher BMI but lower levels of liver enzyme Alanine aminotransferase (ALT). This suggests that non-Hispanic Black women may have a different, potentially healthier fat distribution compared to other groups."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"This inaccuracy may lead to a misdiagnosis or an incorrect assessment of risk factors between individuals."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"BMI can offer a rough idea of whether or not a person is at a moderate weight, and it is useful for measuring trends in population studies."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"However, it should not be the only measure an individual uses to assess whether their weight is ideal."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323543\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eLearn more about the limitations of BMI.\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"id":"waist-to-hip-ratio","title":"Waist-to-hip ratio","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"A person’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319439\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eWHR\u003c/a\u003e compares their waist size with that of their hips. A high WHR \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"BMJ\" rationale=\"Highly respected journal,Expert written journal,Peer reviewed journal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eis associated with\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e higher levels of \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320929\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003evisceral fat\u003c/a\u003e, the fat in the abdominal cavity that surrounds several major organs."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"For this reason, the WHR can be a useful tool for understanding potential health risks when considered alongside other assessments of health status."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"A \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6078643/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e2018 meta-analysis\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e suggests that having a high WHR can put people at a higher risk of myocardial infarction, or \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151444\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eheart attack\u003c/a\u003e."},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"Measuring WHR"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"To calculate their WHR, a person should measure around their waist at the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. They can then divide this measurement by the width of their hip at its widest part."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"For example, if a person’s waist is 28 inches (in) and their hips are 36 in, they will divide 28 by 36, giving a WHR of 0.77."},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"What does it mean?"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Using WHR, a 2008 \u003ca href=\"https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/53079/retrieve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eWorld Health Organization (WHO)\u003c/a\u003e report defines abdominal obesity as follows:"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003eIn males: WHR over 0.9\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIn females: WHR over 0.85\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"However, as with BMI, the WHR does have limitations. For example, this measure does not account for a person’s total body fat percentage or their muscle-to-fat ratio accurately. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Optimal WHR differs based on sex assigned at birth as well as race and ethnicity, according to the 2008 WHO report."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Plus, body size is not a direct measure of health. Anyone assessing body size needs to take a person’s overall health status into consideration. "},{"widget":{"widgetFormat":"widget-call-out","items":[{"headerTitle":["Weight management resources"],"content":[{"tagName":"p","source":"To discover more evidence-based information and resources for weight management, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/weight-management\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eour dedicated hub\u003c/a\u003e."}]}]},"brandPage":{}}]},{"id":"waist-to-height-ratio","title":"Waist-to-height ratio","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Waist-to-height ratio"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"The waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) is another tool to assess body size. It compares a person’s waist circumference to their height."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"According to \u003ca href=\"https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/6/3/e010159.full.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e2015 research\u003c/a\u003e, higher WtHR has associations with worse cholesterol and blood pressure, even at a healthy BMI. For this reason, WtHR may be helpful when assessing health risks when used along with other measures of health."},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"Measuring WtHR"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"To calculate WtHR, divide waist size by height. If the result is 0.5 or less, that is considered moderate."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Measurements that take waist size into account can help to provide insight into an individual’s health risks."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"A \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"PubMed Central\" rationale=\"Highly respected database from the National Institutes of Health\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37770574/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37770574/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003e2023 study\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e analyzed data from 20 studies and found that higher WHtR levels significantly increased the risk of all-cause mortality by 23% and cardiovascular mortality by 39%."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"While population-level studies are important, individual health is about more than waist size alone. A person should talk with their doctor if they have concerns about the health risks that may have links to a higher WtHR.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-measure-your-waist\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eLearn how to measure the waist\u003c/a\u003e."}]},{"id":"body-fat-percentage","title":"Body-fat percentage","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Body fat percentage"],"body":[{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Body fat percentage is the weight of a person’s fat divided by their total weight. This includes fat found in many different parts of the body. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Body fat is necessary for the human body to function. An individual needs a type called essential fat to survive — it is critical for the development of the brain, bone marrow, nerves, and membranes."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Other types of fat protect the internal organs in the chest and abdomen, and the body can use it if necessary for energy."},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"Recommendations"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Apart from the approximate guidelines for males and females, the ideal total fat percentage can depend on a person’s body type or activity level."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Typically, obesity is associated with a high proportion of body fat. Obesity and overweight can carry a \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity/health-risks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003egreater risk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e for conditions such as:"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ediabetes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eheart disease\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/159283\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003ehigh blood pressure\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003estroke\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Calculating body fat percentage can provide useful information because it reflects body composition, unlike BMI, WHR, and WtHR."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/body-fat-percentage-chart#chart\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eLearn more about body fat levels by age and sex.\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"How to measure body fat"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"One way to measure body fat percentage is to use a skinfold measurement, which uses special calipers to pinch the skin."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"A health professional will measure tissue on the thigh, abdomen, and chest for males or the upper arm for females."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Other measures \u003ca href=\"https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/weight/best-way-to-measure-body-fat\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/nutrition/weight/best-way-to-measure-body-fat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003einclude\u003c/a\u003e"},{"tagName":"ul","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003cli\u003ehydrostatic body fat measuring, or underwater weighing\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eair densitometry, which measures air displacement\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003edual-energy X-ray absorptiometry\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ebioelectrical impedance analysis\u003c/li\u003e"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"While none of these can give a completely accurate reading, the estimates can be close enough to offer a reasonable assessment."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326331\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eLearn more about the different ways to measure body fat.\u003c/a\u003e"}]},{"id":"faq","title":"FAQ","isCollapsable":false,"header":["Frequently asked questions "],"body":[{"tagName":"script","attributes":{"type":"application/ld+json"},"source":"\n{\n \"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How much should you weigh for your age?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"Body mass index (BMI) measurements do not take into account a person's age. Therefore, based on BMI, it is not possible to suggest an ideal weight for a person's age.\n\nRather, a person's ideal BMI is based on their weight and height.\"\n }\n },{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"How do I determine my ideal weight?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"One method a person can use to determine their ideal weight is body mass index (BMI) measurements. \n\nThis involves dividing a person's weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in meters) to arrive at a BMI score.\"\n }\n },{\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n \"name\": \"What is a good weight for a 5' 4\" female?\",\n \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n \"text\": \"According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a good weight for a person who is 5 foot (ft) 4 inches (in) tall ranges from 110–140 pounds (lbs).\"\n }\n }]\n}\n"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Below are some commonly asked questions about weight, height, and age."},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"How much should you weigh for your age?"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003ca href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323622\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eBody mass index (BMI)\u003c/a\u003e measurements \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003edo not\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e take into account a person’s age. Therefore, based on BMI, it is not possible to suggest an ideal weight for a person’s age."},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Rather, a person’s ideal BMI is based on their weight and height."},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"How do I determine my ideal weight?"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"\u003chl-trusted-source source=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eOne method\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e a person can use to determine their ideal weight is body mass index (BMI) measurements. "},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"This involves dividing a person’s weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in meters) to arrive at a BMI score. "},{"tagName":"h3","attributes":{"className":" responsive"},"source":"What is a good weight for a 5′ 4″ female?"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"According to the \u003chl-trusted-source source=\"National Heart Lung and Blood Institute \" rationale=\"Governmental authority\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi_tbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"content-link css-90fpmc\"\u003eNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/hl-trusted-source\u003e, a good weight for a person who is 5 foot (ft) 4 inches (in) tall ranges from 110–140 pounds (lbs). 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"},{"tagName":"p","attributes":{"className":"responsive"},"source":"Anyone with concerns about their weight, waist size, or body composition should speak with a doctor about their individual health and how to manage any potential risk factors."}]}],"hasAffiliateLinks":false,"affiliates":[],"propsFor":{"articleResources":[{"displayLink":"cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html","link":"https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Adult BMI categories. (2024)."}},{"displayLink":"bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/6/3/e010159.full.pdf","link":"https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/6/3/e010159.full.pdf","title":{"tagName":"span","source":"Ashwell M, et al. (2016). 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