Is there a difference between male and female when calculating ideal body weight?
Yes, there is a difference because the body fat and muscle composition between males and females is different. The average female generally has a higher body fat percentage and is lighter in weight, whereas the average male has a higher muscle content being heavier in weight. I am 5’6″, what is my ideal body weight? If you are a female, your ideal body weight is equal to 100 pounds plus 5 pounds for each inch above five feet. If you are 5’6″ tall, for example, your ideal body weight is 130 lbs. Add a couple of pounds if you have a large frame (your thumb and middle finger encircled around the opposite wrist do not touch), or subtract a couple of pounds if you have a small frame (the thumb and middle finger overlap). If you are a male, your ideal body weight is equal to 106 pounds plus 6 pounds for each inch you are above five feet. If you are 5’6″ tall, for example, your ideal body weight is 142 lbs. Add three to five pounds if you have a large frame and subtract a couple of pounds if
