Since improper weight management can lead to various diseases, knowing your ideal body weight is the first important step towards good health. So what is the best way to determine a healthy weight? You can calculate your body mass index using BMI calculator, or you can look at your height and weight in the chart below.
Note: This ideal height/weight chart is only suitable for adult men and women. It isn’t suitable for children or young people under the age of 18.
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Determining how much you should weigh is not as simple as looking at a height-weight chart, but it includes considering the amount of bone, muscle, and fat in your body’s composition. The most important thing you need to consider is the amount of fat in your body and the BMI calculator is the perfect way to discover the percentage of fat your body is consisted of. It may not be the perfect measure but it gives a pretty good estimate. If your BMI is higher than 24.9 you may be overweight.