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Saltwater Dive Weight Estimation Table
| Diver Body Weight (lbs) | Exposure Suit Thickness | Weight (lbs) Needed |
|---|
| 100 – 125 | None | 4 – 6 |
| 100 – 125 | 3mm | 6 – 8 |
| 100 – 125 | 5mm | 8 – 10 |
| 100 – 125 | 7mm | 10 – 12 |
| 126 – 150 | None | 6 – 8 |
| 126 – 150 | 3mm | 8 – 10 |
| 126 – 150 | 5mm | 10 – 12 |
| 126 – 150 | 7mm | 12 – 14 |
| 151 – 175 | None | 8 – 10 |
| 151 – 175 | 3mm | 10 – 12 |
| 151 – 175 | 5mm | 12 – 14 |
| 151 – 175 | 7mm | 14 – 16 |
| 176 – 200 | None | 10 – 12 |
| 176 – 200 | 3mm | 12 – 14 |
| 176 – 200 | 5mm | 14 – 16 |
| 176 – 200 | 7mm | 16 – 18 |
| 201 – 225 | None | 12 – 14 |
| 201 – 225 | 3mm | 14 – 16 |
| 201 – 225 | 5mm | 16 – 18 |
| 201 – 225 | 7mm | 18 – 20 |
| 226 – 250 | None | 14 – 16 |
| 226 – 250 | 3mm | 16 – 18 |
| 226 – 250 | 5mm | 18 – 20 |
| 226 – 250 | 7mm | 20 – 22 |
| 251 – 275 | None | 16 – 18 |
| 251 – 275 | 3mm | 18 – 20 |
| 251 – 275 | 5mm | 20 – 22 |
| 251 – 275 | 7mm | 22 – 24 |
| 276 – 300 | None | 18 – 20 |
| 276 – 300 | 3mm | 20 – 22 |
| 276 – 300 | 5mm | 22 – 24 |
| 276 – 300 | 7mm | 24 – 26 |