Ideal Weight Chart

A number of people have become weight conscious now. Referring to the ideal weight chart is one of the ways to know, by how many pounds is one overweight or underweight. In this article, we will see the ideal weight chart for kids, men and women.

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and also in many parts of the world. It is important to have our weight in the ideal ratio, so as to keep a number of illnesses at bay. How does one know, what is the ideal weight for a person? One can make use of proper weight for height and age for the same. It is important to note, that in almost all of the ideal weight charts, you will come across the ideal weight for men and ideal weight for women given for different frames. Some of us have a small frame, while there are others who have medium or large frame. Before we turn towards the ideal weight chart, we will see how to calculate frame size. Calculate Frame Size To calculate frame size, bend your arm such that the palm of your hand and your face is parallel to one another. Keeping your fingers straight, turn your wrist so that the wrist is facing your face. With the help of the other hand, place your thumb and index finger on the prominent bones of the elbow, which are located on either side of the elbow. Now using a measuring tape, measure the length between the bones. Now compare the readings you get with the table given for medium frame below. If you are either small size or large size, you will be able to decide from the table itself.

Elbow Measurements for Medium Frame Men 5'2" - 5'3" 5'4" - 5'7" 5'8" - 5'11" Elbow Measurement 2-1/2" to 2-7/8" 2-5/8" to 2-7/8" 2-3/4" to 3" Women 4'10"-4'11" 5'0" - 5'3" 5'4" - 5'7" Elbow Measurement 2-1/4" to 2-1/2" 2-1/4" to 2-1/2" 2-3/8" to 2-5/8"

6'0" - 6'3" 6'4"

2-3/4" to 3-1/8" 2-7/8" to 3-1/4"

5/8" - 5'11" 6'0"

2-3/8" to 2-5/8" 2-1/2" to 2-3/4"

Ideal Weight Chart This section of the article is divided into three parts. There is the ideal weight for children followed by men's ideal weight chart and ideal weight for women by age and height. Click on the links below to go to the chart you want to refer to.

Ideal Weight Chart For Children Ideal Weight Chart for Men Ideal Weight Chart for Women

Ideal Weight Chart for Children This is an ideal weight chart for kids and ideal weight chart for teenagers. Using this chart, you will know if your child has a healthy growth. It is important to note, that there may be minor differences in the chart, as opposed to your childs ideal weight and height. The differences are often because of genetics, eating habits along with exercise routine followed by the child. Age Height Weight For Boys * Age New born 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 4 Months 5 Months 6 Months 7 Months Average Average Height Weight 7.16 9.15 10.91 12.56 14 15.43 16.53 17.64 Age Height And Weight For Girls * Age New born 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 4 Months 5 Months 6 Months 7 Average Average Height Weight 7.16 9.15 10.91 12.56 14 15.43 16.53 17.64

8 Months 9 Months 10 Months 11 Months 1 year 13 Months 14 Months 15 Months 16 Months 17 Months 18 Months 19 Months 20 Months 21 Months 22 Months 23 Months 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 31 33 37 40 28 - 29

18.74 19.62 20.28 21.05 22 22.27 22.82 23.26 23.7 24.14 24.58 25.02 25.35 25.79 26.12 26.57 28.4 33 35 -37 41.8

Months 8 Months 9 Months 10 Months 11 Months 1 year 13 Months 14 Months 15 Months 16 Months 17 Months 18 Months 19 Months 20 Months 21 Months 22 Months 23 Months 2 year 3 year 4 year 30 33 37 28 - 29 18.74 19.62 20.28 21.05 21.76 22.27 22.82 23.26 23.7 24.14 24.58 25.02 25.35 25.79 26.12 26.57 28.4 30.8 35.2

6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years 11 years 12 - 13 years 14 - 15 years 16 - 17 years 18 - 20 years

42 44 45 49 51 52 58 - 62 63 - 66 67 - 70 68 - 70

46.2 50.6 57.2 61.6 70.4 77 85 - 100 105 125 130 150 150 160

5 year 6 year 7 year 8 year 9 year 10 year 11 year 12 - 13 years 14 - 15 years 16 - 17 years 18 - 20 years

40 41 43 45 47 51 52 60 - 63 63 - 64 64 64

39.6 46.2 50.6 57.2 63.8 70.4 79.2 95 - 105 105 115 115 120 125 130

* - Height is indicated in Inches and Weight is indicated in Pounds.

Top Ideal Weight Chart for Men The ideal body weight chart is as follows, but it is important to note that there can be minor differences in the weight and height depending on the genetics, etc. In other words, these are approximations. Ideal Weight Chart for Men* Height Small Frame Medium Frame Large Frame 51" 52" 53" 54" 55" 56" 57" 58" 59" 123 125 127 129 131 133 135 137 139 134 137 139 142 145 148 151 154 157 145 148 151 155 159 163 167 171 175

510" 511" 60" 61" 62" 63"

141 144 147 150 153 157

160 164 167 171 175 179

179 183 187 192 197 202 Top

* - Weight indicated in the table is in Pounds

Ideal Weight Chart for Women The weight chart for females by age and height is different from average weight and height chart for males. Remember it is approximation, therefore there are chances that your ideal weight may differ from the one given in the chart. Height Weight Chart For Women * Height Small Frame Medium Frame Large Frame 410" 411" 50" 51" 52" 53" 54" 55" 56" 57" 58" 59" 510" 511" 60" 100 101 103 105 108 111 114 117 120 123 126 129 132 135 138 115 117 120 122 125 128 133 136 140 143 146 150 153 156 159 131 134 137 140 144 148 152 156 160 164 167 170 173 176 179 Top

* - Weight indicated in the table is in Pounds

We have seen the ideal weight chart for children, men and women. However, it should be noted, that it is far more important to be healthy than just maintaining ideal weight for height. It is hence, that we notice that a slightly overweight person is more healthier as opposed to someone who has ideal weight and height. Now it is for you to decide, whether you have to aim to be healthy or aim just towards ideal weight!

Average Weight for Children by Age

Looking for average weight for children by age? Being a responsible parent, it is absolutely natural to be worried about your child's growth. Height and weight measurements are good indicators of child's overall health. Read through this article which provides charts on average weight for children by age.

Parents are always worried about the growth of their child, especially during the first five years of age. But there cannot be a fixed rate of growth which applies to every child. When parents notice a wide variation in the height and weight of 'normal' children, they start worrying. But it should be kept in mind that there doesn't exist any ideal weight for children as such. The height and weight chart for children, available at any pediatric clinic can guide you about the growth rate of your child. Parents should not consider their child as underweight if they find that their child weighs less than that shown in the chart. The charts provide you guidelines about average weight for children by age. Some children gain weight slowly while some gain weight very fast. The pattern of kid's height and weight gain may vary from kid to kid. For older children, measuring body mass index can be

helpful to determine whether the child is growing properly. But with small kids, referring to the charts is the best way. Genetic factors, age, sex, nutrition, physical activity, health problems, environment, and hormones, everything matters when it comes to growth (height and weight) of a child. The average weight gain for children also varies according to above mentioned factors. Here are the required charts which can help you compare your child's weight with the recommended weight, at the given age. Remember babies born premature are not taken into consideration here. Average Weight for Children By Age: 1 to 24 Months Age New Born 1 Month 2 Months 3 Months 4 Months 5 Months 6 Months 7 Months 8 Months 9 Months 10 Months 11 Months 12 Months 13 Months 14 Months 16 Months 17 Months 18 Months 19 Months 20 Months 21 Months 22 Months 23 Months 24 Months Average Weight in Pounds: Boys Average Weight in Pounds: Girls 7.16 9.15 10.91 12.56 14.00 15.43 16.53 17.64 18.74 19.62 20.28 21.05 22.00 22.27 23.26 23.70 24.14 24.58 25.02 25.35 25.79 26.12 26.57 28.40 7.16 9.15 10.91 12.56 14.00 15.43 16.53 17.64 18.74 19.62 20.28 21.05 21.76 22.27 23.26 23.70 24.14 24.58 25.02 25.35 25.79 26.12 26.57 28.40

Average Weight for Children By Age: 1 to 20 Years Age 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years 7 Years 8 Years 9 Years 10 Years 11 Years 12-13 Years 14-15 Years 16-17 Years 18-20 Years Average Weight in Pounds: Boys Average Weight in Pounds: Girls 22.0 28.4 33.0 35-37 41.8 46.2 50.6 57.2 61.6 70.4 77.0 85-100 105-125 130-150 150-160 21.76 28.4 30.8 35.2 39.6 46.2 50.6 57.2 63.8 70.4 79.2 95-105 105-115 115-120 125-130

Suppose the weight of your child of age 5 matches the average weight for children: age 5. You find that your child grew along the same pattern which is shown in the chart, until he/she was 5 years old, and then if you suddenly notice that the child is growing at a much slower rate than other kids, you should consult your doctor and discuss about the health of your child. But remember, no two children can grow at the same rate. As children approach adolescence, they generally gain and lose weight rapidly. Average weight for children: age 12 can greatly vary from child to child, depending upon the physical activity, nutrition, etc. Adolescent girls usually undergo sudden changes in weight and height. Childhood obesity is a constant concern today and parents need to refer to obesity chart in case of older children. Along with watching average weight for children by age, parents need to watch that their child doesn't sit in front of the idiot box munching chips, all the time. They should encourage their children for more physical activities to avoid health problems.