The ideal weight for a 5-foot 7-inch male isn't just based on his height, but also body frame size. By using these two figures, you can often establish a desirable body weight. If you find that you're carrying an excess of fat, talk to your doctor to determine the best course of weight management for you. Getting yourself down to a healthy weight can reduce the risk of weight-related health concerns, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes.
Weight
The National Institutes of Health recommends that men weigh approximately 106 lbs. at 5 feet tall. Each inch above this height adds another 6 lbs. If you're 5 feet 7, a desirable body weight is right around 148 lbs. But men with a small body frame size should subtract roughly 10 percent from this number, while large frames should add 10 percent.
Body Frame
Calculating frame size requires a wrist measurement. If your wrist is less than 6 1/2 inches in circumference, you typically have a small frame, the National Institutes of Health says, and you should add 10 percent for your ideal body weight. Measurements between 6 1/2 and 7 1/2 inches indicate a medium frame, which needs no other calculations. Large frames have wrists measuring more than 7 1/2 inches, so add 10 percent. A 5-7 male with a small body frame has an ideal weight of just over 133 lbs., while a man of the same height with a large frame has an ideal weight of almost 163.
BMI
Besides the pounds on a scale, ideal weight is also determined by body mass index, or BMI, which uses your height in relation to your weight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that a healthy or normal body weight has a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. By dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches and then dividing this number again by your height in inches and multiplying it by 703, you can arrive at your BMI. A 5-foot-7 male weighing 148 lbs. has a BMI of 23.2, which is within the desirable range for a healthy weight.
Waistline
Another good indicator of ideal weight is the measurement of your waistline. Dr. Michael Jensen, an endocrinology specialist at the Mayo Clinic, advises men to keep their waist size at less than 40 inches. Any more increases the risk of high cholesterol, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.
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