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Data on average measurements and BMI classifications for men and women in the UK, including height, chest, waist, hips, and weight. It also includes comparisons between SizeUK and SizeUSA surveys.
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SizeUK: average measurements for MEN & WOMEN
Men Height Chest Waist Hips Weight
Rounded (cm/Kg) 177 107 94 102 79
Rounded (Inches/Lbs) 69.5 42.0 37.0 40.5 174.
Women Height Chest Waist Hips Weight
Rounded (cm/Kg) 163 98 86 103 65
Rounded (Inches/Lbs) 64.5 38.5 34.0 40.5 143.
Results of 1951 survey (averages) for comparison: WOMEN
1951 survey Height Chest Waist Hips Weight
Metric (cm/Kg) 159 94 70 99 62
Imperial (Inches/Lbs) 63.0 37.0 27.5 39.0 136.
SizeUK: Percentage of men & women who can be classified as underweight, normal, overweight or obese based on BMI calculations
Underweight: 12% women, 6% men Normal: 50% women & men Overweight or obese: 38% women, 44% men
SizeUK: Tallest & heaviest age groups for MEN & WOMEN and Average height & weight across all age groups for MEN & WOMEN
Age Group (yrs) Tallest^ Heaviest cms inches Kgs Lbs 16- 20- 25-34 165 65. 35- 45-54 69 152. 55- 65+ Average 163 64.5 65 143.
Age Group (yrs) Tallest^ Heaviest cms inches Kgs Lbs 16- 20-24 178 70. 25- 35- 45- 55-64 82 181. 65+ Average 177 69.5 79 174.