Calculating ideal weight for height for adults (calculator)

Calculator: ideal weight by height - calculation for men and women

What is the ratio of weight to height? What is the ideal weight for height?

What is it good to know?

In our lives, we are constantly confronted with statements about what all sorts of things should look like, including our bodies.

Each person is a unique, individual personality. Even at our most perfect, we cannot all resemble each other.

It's not natural. I'm sure you've heard about the benefits of diversity.

But there is one small but (actually, there are more).

In the case of body proportions, we should keep in mind that obesity may be a problem for us in the future.

An obese person can feel good and be healthy. But being overweight and obese predisposes to cardiovascular disease, (heart and blood vessel disease).

A bigger tummy causes metabolic disorders such as type II diabetes.

Both groups of diseases have their own risks and complications. Together they can be found under the term metabolic syndrome or syndrome X. More information is provided at the end of this article in the links.

The more extra inches you have on your waist, the higher your risk of health problems in the future.

The same rule applies to obesity in children. It is often not addressed and relatives look for excuses. There is a separate article on the topic of obesity in children.

Sometimes the tables are really indicative.

How to make sense of the tables?

On the Internet you can find a table with your height and recommended weight.

Simple.

But.

Your weight may or may not match the tables. The tables are just ideal measurements.

In the case of the human body, its height and weight, there are several factors that influence these values.

An example is the ratio of muscle to fat. In women, hormonal activity plays a large role. Slight body swelling and watering does not indicate overweight.

When calculating ideal values, we very quickly run into inaccuracies.

All these figures are approximate and indicative.

But this does not serve as a justification for a high BMI.

BMI? Yes, indeed.

Nor is BMI an ideal formula for determining overweight. It is only a guidepost. It is used to compare our measurements with the chart values.

BMI stands for body mass index. It expresses whether a person's body weight is below normal, normal or above normal.

A low BMI is below 18.49 = malnutrition.

The norm is 18.5-24.99 = normal weight.

Overweight and obese = from 25 for overweight and 30 or more for obese.

But the numbers can be wrong. Why?

For people with a higher level of muscle mass, the calculation will be inaccurate. Athletes and bodybuilders will have a high BMI.

We also know of other tools such as the WHR or ABSI to specify the risk of health complications.

Waist circumference should be no more than 80 cm for women and 94 cm for men.
Higher numbers indicate a risk of metabolic syndrome.

Tables and numbers are not only important from an aesthetic point of view.

Yes, beauty is important too. But the most important thing is health and a healthy lifestyle.

We should take a responsible approach to our health and take care of prevention.

Prevention includes a balanced and rational diet, sufficient drinking, physical activity and avoiding stress.

Calculating BMI, ideal height-weight ratio, WHR, ABSI and other tools can help us maintain a good health.

Unfortunately, in addition to overweight and obesity in the world, malnutrition also exists in the 21st century.

In weight-for-height ratio, the 15th year of life is an important milestone.

Around this age, a person stops growing.

As we age, we lose centimetres of height. The ratio of muscle mass decreases at the expense of fat.

Of course, we can influence the fat ratio through movement. With good health, this is possible even at an older age. For the elderly, the emphasis is on the quality of nutrition.

As we get older, various diseases also come with age. These must also be taken into account as a factor of influence.

Often people ask themselves a question like: how much should I weigh for my age?

The answer is simple.

In adulthood, unlike childhood, there is no increased demand on the growth of the body. It is necessary to reassess caloric intake. Just look at the tummy and see if it does not protrude too far forward.

For a more accurate estimate, it is advisable to measure the waist and hip circumference with a tailor's tape measure. Enter both values in the waist-to-hip ratio calculator. The result will give us a clue.

Ideal weight does not increase cardiovascular risk (risk of cardiovascular disease).

This is most important for the young, adults and seniors.

There is no need to circle the wagons between calculations of BMI, WHR, ABSI, BMR, daily calorie needs, etc.

Let's make our lives easier. Let's think about our lifestyle. A rational and balanced diet, sufficient drinking, appropriate physical activity, no stress are ideal.

Table of formulas for ideal weight in relation to height

Let's show the facts.

When looking for formulas for ideal weight, we can come across several types of formulas.

The table shows the formulas for calculating ideal weight in relation to body height

What would the ideal values look like for men and women

Tabulated ideal weights by height

Examples:

• The ideal weight for a woman at 170 cm is between 55.3 and 67.6 kg
• the ideal weight for a man of 180 cm is between 70.3 and 85.7 kg

Our useful calculators:

• BMI index calculator Low, ideal or high body weight?
• WHR Index Calculator.
• ABSI Index Calculator: Calculate obesity risk by body shape
• BMR Calculation - Calculator: What is my basal metabolic rate?
• Calculator.

Our articles with interesting information:

• What is metabolic syndrome and what are its most common complications?
• Are you familiar with metabolic syndrome and its complications?
• How to prevent cardiovascular disease?
• Obesity and its consequences for health.
• Overweight and obesity in children, adolescents and young people. What can be done against it?
• What health complications does diabetes cause? Even neglected and untreated
• Weight loss and diet.
• How to lose weight at home and in a healthy way? Appropriate diet, exercise and nutritional supplements
• What effect does a healthy Mediterranean diet have on a person's health and weight loss?