How much does 1 inch of height add to weight?

spennato

I know it's different for everyone, but on average about how much would 1 inch of height add to your weight? Yahoo answers had no consistent answer.

scarletjg

I've always been told that each inch was an additional 7 lbs. So if my friend is 5'5 at 160 lbs and I'm 5'11 at 202 lbs we're roughly equal.

kmeekhof

I know it's different for everyone, but on average about how much would 1 inch of height add to your weight? Yahoo answers had no consistent answer.

for men its 106 lbs for first 5 feet and6 lbs for every inch after

for female is 100 lbsfor first 5 feet and 5 lbs for every inch after
you can also +/- 10% depending on body frame.

That is for "ideal" weight

Ben2118

I know it's different for everyone, but on average about how much would 1 inch of height add to your weight? Yahoo answers had no consistent answer.

for men its 106 lbs for first 5 feet and6 lbs for every inch after

for female is 100 lbsfor first 5 feet and 5 lbs for every inch after

That is for "ideal" weight

Does that mean if I walk around on my tip toes I'll look 15lbs lighter??? Mint!!! :laugh:

Seriously though thats quite an interesting fact!

wriglucy

for men its 106 lbs for first 5 feet and6 lbs for every inch after

for female is 100 lbsfor first 5 feet and 5 lbs for every inch after

That is for "ideal" weight

Yep. Then I think you can go 15% either direction to be healthy....I forget exactly, but I think it's 15%.

kmeekhof

for men its 106 lbs for first 5 feet and6 lbs for every inch after

for female is 100 lbsfor first 5 feet and 5 lbs for every inch after

That is for "ideal" weight

Yep. Then I think you can go 15% either direction to be healthy....I forget exactly, but I think it's 15%.

Yes... I forgot to add the percentage!!!! It is 10% +/-

MsImperfect0

if 135 is the average for my hight then, id look grossely skinny

kmeekhof

if 135 is the average for my hight then, id look grossely skinny

that is why you can add or subtract 10%