How Much Should You Weigh at 5'5''?

Your height is one of the factors in determining a healthy weight.

Women Weigh Less Than Men

Women are typically smaller boned, and therefore weigh less. According to Health Check Systems, depending on body frame, a 5 foot-5 inch woman should weigh anywhere between 117 and 155 lbs. This is because women tend to have a higher percentage of body fat because their bodies are equipped to have children.

Men Are Bigger

According to Health Check Systems, 5 foot-5 inch men typically weigh between 134 and 160 lbs. because they have more muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than fat, therefore men whose bodies are naturally outfitted with more muscle than women, outweigh their female counterparts.

Bottom Line

According to Health Check systems, there is a disparity between the sexes as to how much one should weigh at 5 foot-5 inches based on several factors that must be calculated on an individual basis.

References

• Diet Bites: Healthy Weight for Height
• Health Check Systems: Height and Weight Charts