How Much Should a Male that is 5' 3" weigh?

Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites

Men 5' 3" in Height, Healthy Weight Ranges

If you have a small body frame your ideal weight may be:

130 pounds to 136 pounds

If you have a medium size body frame your ideal weight may be:

133 pounds to 143 pounds

If you have a large size body frame your ideal weight may be:

140 pounds to 153 pounds

Men & Recommended Weight Ranges, Diet & Health Tips

There are only 23 pounds separating the ranges above. If you are a bit under or above this range - you may still  be at your healthiest weight, so don't panic. Charts, online data - they are intended to be amended to suit personal needs.

How Many Daily Calories Do You Require?

130 - 136 pounds

For the inactive male, they will require about 1690 daily calories.

For the active male within this weight range, they will need about 2312 each day.

133 - 143 pounds

For this range of body weights, men leading an inactive lifestyle require about 1729 daily energy values.

For those men who have an active life, they will need about 2431 daily energy values.

140 - 153 pounds

Inactive: This range of body weight requires about 1820 for the day.

Active Lifestyle: The active male in this weight range will require about 2601 daily calories.

In Summary

For the male who is 5' 3" tall, he may weigh from about 130 pounds to 153 pounds for his healthy range of weight. If he weighs less by a few pounds - or even more by lots of pounds, he may still be at his healthy body weight.

Why so? Body proportion of muscle mass versus fat mass is a significant influencing factor for body weight - and if the man has more muscle than fat, then he is going to naturally weigh heavier - and will be at his healthy weight.

In addition, they require from 1690 to about 2601 daily calories for good health and to support energy needs.