Ideal Weight and Height Charts: Benchmarks by Age & Gender

Ideal weight and height ratios vary based on age, frame size, and gender. Use our charts to determine healthy body measurements and find your happy weight beyond the scale.

The Ideal Weight Range for Women

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Becky Miller

The ideal weight range for women varies depending on who you ask and which chart you consult. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, being an ideal weight does not mean having an ideal body.

Becky Miller, an ACE-certified personal trainer, has designed strength training programs for people of all ages and fitness levels since 2001. She specializes in empowering women of the baby-boomer generation. Her writing career began in 2004, authoring weekly fitness columns and feature articles for the "Navarre Press" in Florida. She earned her B.S. in business from the University of Colorado.