How much should a 30-year-old male who is 5'10½" tall weigh? How much should I weigh?

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to how much a 30-year-old male who is 5'10½" (179 cm) tall should weigh as individual weight can be influenced by a range of factors including body composition, muscle mass, bone density, and overall health. However, a commonly used measure to assess a healthy weight range is the Body Mass Index (BMI).

BMI uses a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters. For someone who is 5'10½" tall, a healthy BMI range would typically fall between 18.5 and 24.9. To calculate this in pounds, you can do the following:

1. Convert your height into inches (5 feet = 60 inches, 10.5 inches is 10.5 inches, so your total height in inches is 70.5 inches) 2. Convert your height in inches to meters by multiplying by 0.0254 (70.5 inches * 0.0254 = 1.79 meters) 3. Square your height in meters (1.79 * 1.79 = 3.2041) 4. Multiply the lower end of a healthy BMI (18.5) by your height squared to get the lower end of your weight range in kilograms then convert to pounds (1 kg = 2.20462 pounds) 5. Do the same with the upper end of a healthy BMI (24.9)

Calculating the lower weight range: 18.5 (BMI) * 3.2041 (height in meters squared) = 59.326 kg 59.326 kg * 2.20462 (pounds per kilogram) = approximately 130.7 pounds

Upper weight range: 24.9 (BMI) * 3.2041 (height in meters squared) = 79.782 kg 79.782 kg * 2.20462 (pounds per kilogram) = approximately 175.9 pounds

So, based on BMI, a 30-year-old male who is 5'10½" tall should weigh between approximately 130.7 pounds and 175.9 pounds to be within the healthy BMI range.

Extra: BMI is a simple and widely used method for estimating a healthy body weight based on a person's height. However, it does not take into account muscle mass, bone structure, gender differences, or fat distribution, which can all influence health and ideal body weight. For example, athletes with high muscle mass may have a higher BMI without having excess body fat.

Other ways to assess if you are at a healthy weight include measuring your waist circumference, body fat percentage, and considering other factors such as diet, fitness levels, and how your clothes fit. Ideally, focusing on overall health, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, is more beneficial than aiming for a specific number on the scale. It's also important to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice on maintaining a weight that's healthy for you.