What Is The Ideal Weight For My Height

I'm sure every calorie counter out there has wondered what their ideal weight is for their height. Keep in mind, this is only an approximation based on the law of averages. Every body is slightly different (bone density, muscle mass, etc.)

So, if you're on of the folks that has asked themselves "what is the ideal weight for my height", then here you go.

Per the USDA, here are the desirable body weight ranges for adults:

Of course, ladies go first:

Height (no shoes)--------------------Weight range (no clothes on)

4'10"--------------------------------92 - 121 lbs.

4'11"--------------------------------95 - 124 lbs.

5'0"---------------------------------98 - 127 lbs.

5'1"---------------------------------101 - 130 lbs.

5'2"---------------------------------104-134 lbs.

5'3"---------------------------------107-138 lbs.

5'4"---------------------------------110-142 lbs.

5'5"---------------------------------114-146 lbs.

5'6"---------------------------------118-150 lbs.

5'7"---------------------------------122-154 lbs.

5'8"---------------------------------126-159 lbs.

5'9"---------------------------------130-164 lbs.

5'10"--------------------------------134-169 lbs.

Ideal Weight for Men Based on Height:

Height (no shoes)--------------------Weight range (no clothes on)

5'1"----------------------------------105-134 lbs.

5'2"----------------------------------108-137 lbs.

5'3"----------------------------------111-141 lbs.

5'4"----------------------------------114-145 lbs.

5'5"----------------------------------117-149 lbs.

5'6"----------------------------------121-154 lbs.

5'7"----------------------------------125-159 lbs.

5'8"----------------------------------129-163 lbs.

5'9"----------------------------------133-167 lbs.

5'10"---------------------------------137-172 lbs.

5'11"---------------------------------141-177 lbs.

6'0"----------------------------------145-182 lbs.

6'1"----------------------------------149-187 lbs.

6'2"----------------------------------153-192 lbs.

6'3"----------------------------------157-197 lbs.

Note: Women 18-25 years of age, subtract 1 pound for each year under 25.
Source: From the 1959 Metropolitan Desirable Weight Table.