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Ideal Weight Chart for Women

Based on body mass index, optimised for women
Weight
in stones

KEY: underweight     ideal weight         overweight

 

Ideal Weight Chart for Men

Based on body mass index, optimised for men
Weight
in stones

KEY: underweight     ideal weight         overweight

 

What's My Ideal Weight?

This is a complex subject and before coming to any conclusion it is important to consider firstly how happy you are with your body and secondly the ratio of fat to muscle. An ideal body weight calculator fails to take into account that the weight on the scales does not tell you whether you are carrying too much or too little body fat. So, when you ask yourself the question, what's my ideal weight ? Ask yourself how you look and feel - a bit flabby, or strong and toned.

If you have a strong, toned body the right weight for you may be at the higher end of the ideal weight range given for you on the height and weight chart. If you have wobbly bits, your ideal weight is likely to be at the lower end of the range on the height and weight chart. This is because muscle weighs more per square inch than fat - so a 12 stone muscular person would look slim, but a twelve stone unmuscular person of the same height would look plump!