How Much to Allow (Subtract) for Clothing When You Weigh Yourself (1.5kg)

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How much to allow (subtract) for clothing when you weigh yourself (1.5kg)

About 1.5kg (3 pounds).

If you are trying to lose weight, and calorie counting, you may be weighing yourself on different scales, with clothes on/off/half on etc. The data below will help you factor in the weight of your clothes.

The amount to subtract for clothing when weighing yourself can vary greatly, depending on the type and weight of the clothing. Here is a rough estimate.

Typical clothing items

Underwear and socks: 0.1-0.3 kg (0.2-0.6 lbs)
T-shirt and leggings/jeans: 0.5-1.0 kg (1.1-2.2 lbs)
Dress or jumpsuit: 0.5-1.5 kg (1.1-3.3 lbs)
Jacket or coat: 0.5-2.0 kg (1.1-4.4 lbs)
Shoes: 0.5-1.5 kg (1.1-3.3 lbs).

Total estimated weight range

Lightweight clothing: 1.0-2.0 kg (2.2-4.4 lbs)
Average clothing: 1.5-3.0 kg (3.3-6.6 lbs)
Heavy or layered clothing: 2.5-4.5 kg (5.5-9.9 lbs).

For accurate weight measurement

Weigh yourself naked; or in consistent, lightweight clothing
Weigh yourself at the same time to minimise variations
First thing in morning us best
Once a week is enough. Daily is too frequent, and you may overact to day to day minor variation.

As we say your weight minus 1.5 kg, if you have light clothes on (shoes, belt off etc) is about right.