While the measuring tape method may be the most accurate way to determine body. Add 5 pounds for every inch over 5 feet that you are. There are three body frame size categories. If you have a small body frame your goal bmi should be closer to 185. Bridge width this is the distance between your two lenses. To choose your goal bmi required for the ideal weight calculator you need to take into account your bone structure.
Height under 52 small wrist size less than 55 medium wrist size 55 to 575 large wrist size over 575 height 52 to 5 5. How to measure wrist size for body frame measurement measuring your wrist with a tape measure. Lens width this is the horizontal width of each lens at its widest point. Temple arm length this is the length of the temple from each. Measure your wrist circumference and check the chart below to determine your body frame category. To measure your elbow breadth bend your forearm in a 90 degree angle such that your palm faces the body.
If you are female and between 4 feet 10 inches tall and 5 feet 3 inches tall a measurement of 2 14 inches to 2 12 inches is typical while 2 38 inches to 2 58 inches is normal for women between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 11 inches. 1 extend your arm forward so that it is horizontal and parallel to the ground. To measure your frame size with your wrist wrap a tape measure snugly around your wrist and write down the measurement. Measuring your wrist with your fingers. You can also calculate your frame size by measuring the breadth of your elbow. A smaller breadth measurement indicates a small bone structure while a larger measurement reveals that you have a large body frame size.
Body frame size can be determined measuring your wrist with a tape measure and. Body frame size for women women under five foot two who have a wrist circumference of between 55 and 575 inches have average sized body frames. Now measure the distance between the two prominent bones on either side of the elbow. Small medium and large. This method tends to be more accurate than the wrist method but it is a little more complex. In general you can use this calculation to determine an ideal body range.
Wrist circumferences for women between five foot three and five foot five with average sized body frames measure between 60 and 625 inches. It typically ranges from 40mm to 60mm. If youd rather measure your elbow to figure out your frame size bend your arm at a 90 degree angle so your forearm is perpendicular to the ground. Before you refer this table it is important to note that the following table is for medium sized frames. With this number you can subtract 10 for small frames and add 10 for large frames. To determine the body frame size measure the wrist with a tape measure and use the following chart to determine whether the person is small medium or large boned.
Start with 100 pounds for 5 feet tall. Larger bones are heavier and therefore you should aim for a bmi closer to 249. Use the instructions below to achieve a proper measurement. In short the bridge width is the space where your frames fit.