How Much Should a Male that is 5' 7" weigh?

Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites


Men 5' 7" in Height, Healthy Weight Ranges

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

138 pounds to 145 pounds

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

142 pounds to 154 pounds

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

149 pounds to 168 pounds

Men & Recommended Weight Ranges, Diet & Health Tips

If you need to lose excess fat - even if you have a small body frame size, Diet Bites suggests that you establish your first weight loss goal at 168 pounds. You can start to trim back from there - if necessary. It always fuels motivation when we accomplish something - and the same applies when we meet a fitness goal.

How Many Daily Calories Do You Require?

138 - 145 pounds

For the inactive male, they will require about 1794 daily energy values to support current body weight.

For the active male within this weight range, they will need about 2465 daily calories.

142 - 154 pounds

For this range of body weights, men leading an inactive lifestyle require about 1846 daily calories.

For those men who have an active life, they will need about 2618 daily calories - which makes it well-worth getting more active, right?

149 - 168 pounds

Inactive: This range of body weight requires about 1937 calories, daily.

Active Lifestyle: The active male in this weight range will require as many as 2856 daily energy values, and if they are highly active they will most likely require more - and this applies to all of the weight ranges listed above.

In Summary

For the male who is 5' 7" in height he can weigh from 138 pounds to 168 pounds and be within his recommended healthy weight range - and at times, he may weigh a little less OR much more, depending upon several impacting factors. Body mass percentage is a huge influencing factor where body weight is concerned. For the guy who lifts weights, he may be several pounds heavier and yet, be lean, healthy and at his best weight.

In addition, they require from 1794 up to 2856 daily calories - and may need even more when they are extra active.

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Recommended Calorie Needs for Individuals Weighing

102-110 pounds | 111-120 pounds | 121-130 pounds | 131-140 pounds

141-150 pounds | 151-160 pounds | 161-170 pounds

171-180 pounds | 181-190 pounds | 191-200 pounds

201-210 pounds | 211-220 pounds | 221-230 pounds

231-240 pounds | 241-250 pounds

 

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