Height and Weight Chart For Men and Women

Read on to know the ideal height and weight for men and women and how it impacts your health insurance policy.
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19-January 2024

Weight and height are important factors that determine a person's physical fitness and overall health. Maintaining an ideal weight according to height is crucial to avoid health issues like obesity and related diseases. One of the ways to determine a healthy weight range based on height is by referring to a height and weight chart. In this article, we will discuss the importance of height and weight for health insurance and provide insights on ideal height weight for men and women.

What is a height and weight chart?

A height and weight chart is a tool that is used to determine whether an individual has a healthy weight range based on their height. This chart includes weight ranges for different heights and genders. By referring to the chart, individuals can determine whether they are underweight, overweight, or in the healthy weight range. It helps to set goals for healthy weight management and provides a benchmark to assess overall physical health.

Impact of height and weight on health insurance

Height and weight play a pivotal role in the health insurance landscape. Insurers often utilise this data to assess an individual's overall health risk and determine insurance premiums.

  • Premium rates: Height and weight may affect health insurance premiums.
  • BMI consideration: Insurers often use Body Mass Index (BMI) to assess health risks. Read more about the BMI calculator for further details.
  • Underwriting criteria: Higher BMI or extreme height may lead to increased scrutiny during underwriting.
  • Risk assessment: Excessive weight or height may be associated with higher health risks, impacting policy acceptance, or pricing.
  • Pre-existing conditions: Height and weight can influence the likelihood of pre-existing conditions, affecting policy coverage.
  • Policy exclusions: Some policies may have exclusions or limitations based on height and weight-related health concerns.
  • Wellness programs: Insurers may offer incentives for maintaining a healthy weight and promoting overall well-being.

Ideal height and weight for men and women

The ideal weight range for men and women varies based on several factors like age, lifestyle, and genetic predisposition. However, there are general guidelines that can be followed to determine the ideal weight range for men and women based on their height.

Height and weight chart according to age

Discover your ideal body weight with our comprehensive height and weight chart.

Height (in ft)

Average weight for males (in kg)

Average weight for females (in kg)

4’6”

28.5 – 34.9

28.5 – 34.9

4’7”

30.8 – 38.1

30.8 – 38.1

4’8”

33.5 – 40.8

32.6 – 39.9

4’9”

35.8 – 43.9

34.9 – 42.6

4’10”

38.5 – 46.7

36.4 – 44.9

4’11”

40.8 – 49.9

39 – 47.6

5’0”

40.1 – 53

40.8 – 49.9

5’1”

45.8 – 55.8

43.1 – 52.6

5’2”

48.1 – 58.9

44.9 – 54.9

5’3”

50.8 – 60.1

47.2 - 57.6

5’4”

50.0 – 64.8

49 - 59.9

5’5”

55.3 – 68

51.2 - 62.6

5’6”

58 – 70.7

53 - 64.8

5’7”

60.3 – 73.9

55.3 - 67.6

5’8”

63 – 70.6

57.1 - 69.8

5’9”

65.3 – 79.8

59.4 - 72.6

5’10”

67.6 – 83

61.2 - 74.8

5′ 11″

70.3-85.7

63.5-77.5

6′ 0″

72.6-88.9 

65.3-79.8

6′ 1″

75.3-91.6

67.6 -82.5

6′ 2″

77.5-94.8 

69.4 - 84.8

6′ 3″

79.8-98

71.6 - 87.5

6′ 4″

82.5-100.6

73.5 - 89.8


Ideal height weight chart for children

Given below is the height and weight chart for children:
 

Age (in months)

Female child weight (in kg)

Female child height (in cm)

Male child weight (in kg)

Male child height (in cm)

0

3.31

49.2

3.3

49.8

1

4.35

53.8

4.4

54.8

2

5.3

56.1

5.5

58.4

3

6.03

59.9

6.4

61.4

4

6.62

62.2

7

64

5

7.17

64.2

7.53

66

6

7.53

64.1

7.94

67.5

7

7.9

67.3

8.3

69

8

8.21

68.8

8.62

70.6

9

8.53

70.1

8.9

71.8

10

8.8

71.6

9.12

73.1

11

9.03

72.8

9.43

74.4

12

9.25

74.1

9.66

75.7

13

9.53

75.1

9.89

76.9

14

9.75

76.4

10.12

77.9

15

9.98

77.7

10.3

79.2

16

10.2

78.4

10.52

80.2

17

10.43

79.7

10.75

81.2

18

10.61

80.7

10.93

82.2

19

10.84

81.7

11.16

83.3

20

11.07

82.8

11.34

84

21

11.3

83.5

11.57

85

22

11.52

84.8

11.75

86.1

23

11.75

85.1

11.93

86.8

An approximate height-weight ratio chart for female children and teens (2-20 years):

Age (in years)

Female child weight (in kg)

Female child height (in cm)

Male child weight (in kg)

Male child height (in cm)

2

12.02

85.5

12.47

86.8

3

14.29

94

14.07

95.2

4

15.42

100.3

16.33

102.3

5

17.92

107.9

18.37

109.2

6

19.96

115.5

20.64

115.5

7

22.45

121.1

22.9

121.9

8

25.85

128.2

25.63

128

9

28.12

133.3

28.58

133.3

10

31.98

138.4

32

138.4

11

36.97

144

35.6

143.5

12

41.5

149.8

39.92

149.1

13

45.81

156.7

45.36

156.2

14

47.63

158.7

50.8

163.8

15

52.16

159.7

56.02

170.1

16

53.52

162.5

60.78

173.4

17

54.43

162.5

64.41

175.2
 

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What are the major factors affecting height and weight?

Several factors affect a person's height and weight. Some of the major factors are discussed below:

  • Genetics: Genetics plays a significant role in determining a person's height and weight. A person's height and body type are often inherited from their parents.
  • Age: Age also affects a person's height and weight. As a person ages, their metabolism slows down, which can lead to weight gain.
  • Lifestyle: Lifestyle choices, like diet and exercise, also play a significant role in determining a person's weight. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help maintain an ideal weight based on height.

Maintaining a healthy weight range based on height is crucial to avoid health issues and to ensure affordable health insurance coverage. By referring to a height and weight chart, individuals can determine their ideal weight range and set goals for healthy weight management. While genetics and age affect a person's height and weight, lifestyle choices like diet and exercise play a crucial role in maintaining an ideal weight range. It is, therefore, essential to make healthy lifestyle choices to maintain an ideal weight range and overall physical health.

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