5'2", 180 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 5'2", 180 lbs. They weigh nearly the same, but their body fat runs from 45% to 50%, which is why they look so different.

Height
5'2"
Weight
180 lbs
BMI
32.9
Body fat
45–50%
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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 5'2", 180 lbs female

Circumferences of women at this size.

Full range Middle half Median

Upper body

Chest
41″43″
39″42″46.5″
Underbust
38.5″39″
38″40″
Bust minus underbust
5″8″
4″6.5″9″
Shoulders
41.5″43″
41″42.5″44.5″
Neck
13.5″14″
13″15.5″
Upper arm
13″13.5″
12.5″14.5″
Forearm
11″11.5″
10.5″12″

Midsection

Waist
38″41.5″
34.5″40″44″
Hips
44″–45″
40″44.5″47.5″

Legs

Thigh
27″28.5″
26″27.5″29.5″
Calf
15.5″16.5″
14.5″17″

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Macros calculator for a 5'2", 180 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 5'2", 180 lbs female. Adjust the inputs to match you, then calculate your macros.

Goal
Calories a day
1,500
Protein a day
142g
568 cal from protein 932 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 5'2", 180 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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