5'8", 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 5'8", 180 lbs. They weigh nearly the same, but their body fat runs from 38% to 44%, which is why they look so different.

Height
5'8"
Weight
180 lbs
BMI
27.4
Body fat
38–44%
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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 5'8", 180 lbs female

Circumferences of women at this size.

Full range Middle half Median

Upper body

Chest
38.5″41″
37″40″43″
Underbust
36″37″
35″36.5″37.5″
Bust minus underbust
5.5″8″
3″6.5″9.5″
Shoulders
42.5″43.5″
40″43″45″
Neck
13.5″14″
13″14.5″
Upper arm
12″13″
11.5″12.5″14″
Forearm
11″11.5″
10″12″

Midsection

Waist
37″39″
35″38.5″40″
Hips
42.5″43.5″
41.5″46″

Legs

Thigh
25.5″27″
25″26.5″27.5″
Calf
15.5″–16″
14″18″

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Macros calculator for a 5'8", 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 5'8", 180 lbs female. Adjust the inputs to match you, then calculate your macros.

Goal
Calories a day
1,600
Protein a day
159g
636 cal from protein 964 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 5'8", 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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