5'9", 230 lbs Female: What It Looks Like, BMI, Macros & Workouts

These are 6 real women from the US Army's ANSUR II body survey, all at about 5'9", 230 lbs. They weigh nearly the same, but their body fat runs from 44% to 54%, which is why they look so different.

Height
5'9"
Weight
230 lbs
BMI
34.0
Body fat
44–54%
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Images are rendered from each person's measured proportions, not photos of them. Tap one to see it full size.

Body measurements for a 5'9", 230 lbs female

Circumferences of women at this size.

Full range Middle half Median

Upper body

Chest
44″47.5″
42″46.5″49.5″
Underbust
41.5″42″
41″43″
Bust minus underbust
7″8.5″
4.5″8″9.5″
Shoulders
44.5″47″
42″45″49″
Neck
14.5″15.5″
13.5″15″17″
Upper arm
14″15″
12.5″14.5″16″
Forearm
11.5″12.5″
11″12″13″

Midsection

Waist
42.5″45″
36″44″47.5″
Hips
46.5″48.5″
43.5″47″50.5″

Legs

Thigh
28.5″29.5″
27″29″31″
Calf
16.5″17.5″
15.5″17″19″

Similar sizes

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Macros calculator for a 5'9", 230 lbs female

Strongr Fastr sets two daily targets, calories and protein, and leaves fat and carbs flexible: fill the rest of your calories with whichever you prefer. These are the starting targets for a 5'9", 230 lbs female. Adjust the inputs to match you, then calculate your macros.

Goal
Calories a day
1,850
Protein a day
176g
704 cal from protein 1,146 cal from fat & carbs, your choice

Split the fat and carb calories however you like: more carbs, more fat, or anything in between.

Best fat loss workouts for a 5'9", 230 lbs female

These routines are preset for this body type's goal. Change the filters to fit your schedule and equipment, then pick a routine.

Workout type Gym
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