- Below 20: Underweight
- If you are an athlete, this BMI can be desirable. If you are not an athlete, this could indicate that your weight might be too low. Weight gain may be advisable through good diet and exercise habits to increase your muscle mass.
- Between 20-25: Healthy Weight
- This is the acceptable range for most people and is associated with living with the lowest incidence of serious illness. However potential health problems increase as your weight increases.
- 26-27: Slightly Overweight
- Your BMI is borderline, and you should find ways to lower your weight through diet and exercise. You are increasingly at risk for a variety of illnesses at your present weight.
- Higher than 27: Overweight
- This BMI value indicates you are overweight and at risk for many health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease and some cancers. You should lose weight by changing your diet and exercising regularly.
Weight Chart for Women
Weight in pounds, based on ages 25-59 with the lowest mortality rate (indoor clothing weighing 3 pounds and shoes with 1″ heels)
| Height | Small Frame | Medium Frame | Large Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4’10″ | 102-111 | 109-121 | 118-131 |
| 4’11″ | 103-113 | 111-123 | 120-134 |
| 5’0″ | 104-115 | 113-126 | 122-137 |
| 5’1″ | 106-118 | 115-129 | 125-140 |
| 5’2″ | 108-121 | 118-132 | 128-143 |
| 5’3″ | 111-124 | 121-135 | 131-147 |
| 5’4″ | 114-127 | 124-138 | 134-151 |
| 5’5″ | 117-130 | 127-141 | 137-155 |
| 5’6″ | 120-133 | 130-144 | 140-159 |
| 5’7″ | 123-136 | 133-147 | 143-163 |
| 5’8″ | 126-139 | 136-150 | 146-167 |
| 5’9″ | 129-142 | 139-153 | 149-170 |
| 5’10″ | 132-145 | 142-156 | 152-173 |
| 5’11″ | 135-148 | 145-159 | 155-176 |
| 6’0″ | 138-151 | 148-162 | 158-179 |
Weight Chart for Men
| Height | Small Frame | Medium Frame | Large Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5’2″ | 128-134 | 131-141 | 138-150 |
| 5’3″ | 130-136 | 133-143 | 140-153 |
| 5’4″ | 132-138 | 135-145 | 142-156 |
| 5’5″ | 134-140 | 137-148 | 144-160 |
| 5’6″ | 136-142 | 139-151 | 146-164 |
| 5’7″ | 138-145 | 142-154 | 149-168 |
| 5’8″ | 140-148 | 145-157 | 152-172 |
| 5’9″ | 142-151 | 148-160 | 155-176 |
| 5’10″ | 144-154 | 151-163 | 158-180 |
| 5’11″ | 146-157 | 154-166 | 161-184 |
| 6’0″ | 149-160 | 157-170 | 164-188 |
| 6’1″ | 152-164 | 160-174 | 168-192 |
| 6’2″ | 155-168 | 164-178 | 172-197 |
| 6’3″ | 158-172 | 167-182 | 176-202 |
| 6’4″ | 162-176 | 171-187 | 181-207 |
*Ideal Weights according to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company tables
(1983)
