How Much Do Clothes and Shoes Add to Your Weight?

Clothing. Wearing clothing while weighing yourself can add up to two pounds—more if you’re wearing shoes. Again, this isn’t a big deal if you consistently weigh yourself wearing the same thing, but since our clothes vary with our moods and seasons, it’s best to go without when you step on the scale.

How much do you subtract for clothes and shoes when weighing?

The authors concluded that women can subtract 1.75 pounds and men can subtract 2.5 pounds for their clothing (without shoes). So next time you’re getting weighed in a clinical setting, be sure to mention to whomever weighed you to subtract 1.75 pounds for your apparel.

How much do clothes and shoes typically weigh?

The results? Women, on average, wore just over 1.75 pounds of clothing, while men’s clothing added just over 2.25 pounds. The study didn’t factor in shoes, which can vary greatly, so be sure to take those off before you get weighed.

For example, if you must wear shoes, try to wear the same shoes every time you weigh yourself. This is why one of the best times to weigh yourself is in the morning before you’ve eaten or exercised. For many people, doing their weigh measurement in the morning makes it convenient to strip down and step onto the scale.