Your Measurements
5'8"
Body Frame Size
Your bone structure affects your healthy weight range. Wrap your thumb and middle finger around your wrist:
Weight Analysis
Your position on the healthy weight scale:
BMI Categories
Your current BMI: 24.3
Achieving a Healthy Weight
For Weight Loss
- • Create a 500-cal daily deficit
- • Focus on whole, unprocessed foods
- • Increase protein intake
- • Add regular cardio exercise
- • Aim for 1-2 lbs per week
For Weight Gain
- • Create a 300-500 cal surplus
- • Eat more calorie-dense foods
- • Strength train 3-4x per week
- • Eat more frequent meals
- • Aim for 0.5-1 lb per week
Your Healthy Weight
Healthy Range
122 - 164
lbs
Ideal Weight
151
lbs
Status: Normal
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Your BMI vs Population
Compared to the general population
Your BMI
24.3
Percentile
40th
Below average - looking good!
Distribution
Lean
19.5
Healthy
22.0
Median
26.0
Above Avg
29.0
Elevated
33.0
Your Ranking
Top 40%
60% are higher
Healthy Weight Tips
Based on your results
Your Status
At 160 lbs (BMI 24.3), you're in the Normal category. Great job maintaining a healthy weight!
Maintenance
Stay consistent with balanced nutrition and regular activity to maintain your healthy weight.
Frame Size Impact
Your medium frame means your healthy range is average than standard charts. Your adjusted range: 122-164 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered a healthy weight?
A healthy weight is typically one that gives you a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9. However, healthy weight also depends on age, muscle mass, bone density, body fat distribution, and overall health. BMI alone doesn't account for these factors.
What factors affect healthy weight range?
Key factors include: height (taller people have higher healthy weights), gender (men typically have higher muscle mass), age (older adults may have slightly higher acceptable weights), frame size (bone structure), and muscle mass (athletes may weigh more).
How is ideal weight calculated?
We use the Devine formula as a baseline: Men: 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft. Women: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft. This is then adjusted for frame size and constrained within the healthy BMI range.
Is BMI an accurate measure of health?
BMI is a useful screening tool but has limitations. It doesn't distinguish between muscle and fat mass. Athletes or muscular individuals may have high BMI but low body fat. For a complete picture, consider waist circumference, body fat percentage, and overall fitness.
How fast should I lose or gain weight?
For safe weight loss, aim for 1-2 pounds (0.5-1 kg) per week through a 500-1000 calorie daily deficit. For weight gain, aim for 0.5-1 pound (0.25-0.5 kg) per week with a 250-500 calorie surplus plus strength training.
How this works
Formulas are implementations of published clinical or public-health equations. Calculations run in your browser — no inputs are transmitted to our servers and no account is required. The result is informational; it does not diagnose, treat, or replace advice from a clinician.
What this tool can’t do
When to consult a professional
Talk to a licensed healthcare provider before using the output of this tool to make a medical decision, especially if you have an underlying condition, are pregnant, or are on medication that affects metabolism or fluid balance.
Sources
- [1]Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Official sourcecdc.govAccessed Apr 21, 2026
- [2]National Institutes of Health (NIH)Official sourcenih.govAccessed Apr 21, 2026
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