Average weight for a 5 foot 6 inches female

What do people mean when they say they have a small, medium or large frame? I don't think I understand that. What makes your frame a particular size? And how can you tell the sz of your frame? How can I tell the sz of mine?

You can get a quick and easy estimate of your frame size by simply wrapping your thumb and index finger of one hand around your wrist of your other hand. If they overlap you have a small frame; if they just meet you have a medium frame; if they can't touch you have a large frame. You can also calculate it by measuring your wrist with a tape measure or by measuring your elbow breadth (need assistance for the second measurement).

The following website shows you how to determine your frame size using a tape measure:

http://www.myfooddiary.com/Resources/frame_size_calculator.asp

The following website has a calculator that gives you an ideal weight range for your height after you have determined your frame size:

http://www.divine.ca/en/ideal-weight-calculator/c_317/

The ideal weight for each frame size gives you a weight range of about fifteen pounds. A more muscular person would likely aim for the higher end of the range and a less muscular person for the lower end. Of course, these are just guidelines and each individual has to determine a weight where they feel comfortable at what is sustainable for them.

I am 5'6" and currently 125lbs, this however is not good for me, and doesn't suit my frame.

My ideal comfortable weight is 112lb, but realistic weight is 116lbs.

Lowest i've been was 105lbs, and although I felt great and healthy, obviously people said I was too thin.

I have very very small bones, and a tiny head, so if I gained weight i'd look very odd.

There isn't an average weight, there is a weight that your body feels right at. If I was at the upper end of healthy for my height it wouldn't work for me , whilst someone else can be in the "unhealthy" range and look fantastic!

I am 42, 5'6 and 143 lbs. Everyone around me tells me I look fine, but my feel good weight is 135, and I am determined to get back to it.

I was always a size 8 in pants but went up to a 10 when I hit 145 (my highest weight not being pregnant!). I don't like double digits.

So far at 5"6 I currently weigh 165 but I wear size 8 in pants,mediums in tops, and my measurements are 37-29-40.5. Since apparently I have a small frame I still look a bit over weight, but I'm a pear-shape so I carry most of my weight in my lower-body and my lower stomach. My goal weight is 130 hopefully I'll get there in a couple of months.

I'm 5ft 6 1/2in, 42 yrs old at 124 lbs, and a small frame. I think I'm in better shape now than when I was in my 20s even. I'm trying to gain a little muscle, and honestly still trying to decide if 124 is too small. My husband thought I looked too thin, but I'm not sure if I'm really too thin or if he's just not used to me this size (mostly size 4s, 6s depending on the brand). I'm not having any trouble maintaining this for now at least while I take my time figuring things out. I eat healthier now than I ever have, and am enjoying it!

I'm 5'6 and look my best at 115lbs. i'll be happy to weigh more with less body fat though.

I'm curious and I made this account just to ask, I'm 13 and I'm 5 foot 6 but I'm 115 pounds. Is that healthy?

You are only 13 years old.
Get off the scale and live your teenage years while you still have them.
Adult weight does not apply to children.

I'm 5'6", 43 years old, weigh 146lbs, and wear a size 10. I have an hourglass shape, medium frame, and am happy at this weight.

I'm 5'6", hovering between 157-161 daily, size 6 pants and dress, 19%BF.

I feel like I'm not average after reading these posts :P

Relevance of average female weight with regard to YOUR body: none

Bingo

I looked on the internet and it said that basically it depends on your frame and age. I think for 5'6" the range is about 120-155.

When lifting, I know I like myself under 150 and no lower than 130. My favorite was probably 140-145, but I don't know that I'll build quite as much muscle this time because I'm not using the same equipment.

I start losing just my boobs and my waist-to-hip curve under 130, though, and I saw no reason for that for me No need to lose those if I can help it, lol. You can see my muscles well enough (for me) at whatever body fat that is where I still have most of my boobs.

On the frame thing, it can be weird, I think. I have small wrists, actually. And small ankles. But my frame is very wide. I have broad shoulders and a very broad ribcage for a girl, and my hips are wide across, too. I think I come up small-framed by the wrist test, lol. Somehow my watch size doesn't dictate my whole frame, and I might not be the only one!

Bra band size is 38" and you can see my ribs there. No fat at all right there to make up that size 38.

5'6 and currently 125 lowest weight was 110 and definitely borderline eating disordered behaviour at the time. I wear a size 4 right now aiming for 120 for now

And women who lose their boobs I've gained and lost weight throughout the years but had generally larger sized breasts currently sitting at a 32 DD..let's not mistake fat for 'curves'

I am 5'6 and weigh 155 with a goal of 147-I am rather large framed and have a lot of muscle. I am almost 65 am quite active and use an elliptical 4x weekly. I wear size 8 to 10 in my jeans and slacks and feel that getting below 147 will be unhealthy for me.

This is how I feel. I'm 5'5 and weigh 150 right now. I wear a size 6 and do not have much fat on me. My goal is set for 140, I honestly do not think much lower than that would work for me. I think if i went much lower I would start losing lean muscle mass to be honest. But sometimes i do think my goal is too high when i see people at my height striving to be 115 lbs!

You may want to try a different approach, your waist - hip ratio. It's believed to be a more accurate indicator of fitness. This calculator also provides many other measurements, all in one-go.

Let us know how you stack-up.

http://home.fuse.net/clymer/bmi/