Ideal Weight Calculator

Find your ideal body weight range using multiple established formulas.

Ideal weight estimates are screening references, not medical targets.

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Ideal weight calculator

Enter your height and sex estimate to compare common reference formulas.

Biological sex estimate
Unit system
Ideal weight formulas are population-based estimates.
A healthy range is often more useful than one exact number.
Body composition, muscle mass, and medical history matter.

Estimated reference weight range

65.2 kg–66.9 kg

Based on Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formula estimates.

Midpoint estimate

66.0 kg

Average of formula-specific estimates.

BMI healthy reference range

53.5 kg–72.0 kg

Approximate BMI 18.5–24.9 range.

Uses standard ideal weight reference formulas. Reviewed for accuracy. Estimate only. Does not replace medical, dietetic, or professional health advice.

Personalized interpretation

For your height, common formulas estimate a reference weight range around 65.2 kg–66.9 kg.

Different formulas may produce different estimates because they use different assumptions.

A healthy weight is influenced by muscle mass, body composition, age, ethnicity, medications, pregnancy, health history, and personal goals.

This result should not be treated as a required target. If you have concerns about weight or health, consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional.

Healthy weight range guide

Formula range

65.2 kg–66.9 kg

Range from common ideal body weight formulas.

Midpoint

66.0 kg

A simple average, not a required target.

BMI reference

53.5 kg–72.0 kg

Broader BMI-based screening range.

What ideal weight means

Ideal weight formulas estimate reference body weight from height and sex.
They were developed from population averages.
They do not directly measure body fat or health.
They are best used as broad context, not strict goals.

Ideal weight vs BMI vs body composition

Ideal weight

Estimates reference weight from height and sex.

BMI

Compares weight to height but does not directly measure body composition.

Body composition

Estimates fat mass versus lean mass and can add useful context.

Formula methods compared

Devine

Commonly used reference formula based on height over 5 feet.

Robinson

A height-based formula with slightly different sex-specific assumptions.

Miller

Another reference formula that often gives a different estimate.

Hamwi

Often referenced in dietetic settings and based on pounds over 5 feet.

BMI healthy range

A broader screening reference based on BMI 18.5–24.9.

Why results vary between formulas

Variation between formulas is normal. A range is usually more useful than one number.

Original population data
Sex assumptions
Height adjustment
Body frame assumptions
BMI range usage
Body composition limits

Limitations and healthy context

Ideal weight calculators are not a diagnosis, not a treatment plan, and should not replace professional medical advice.

Muscle mass
Body composition
Fat distribution
Age
Ethnicity
Pregnancy
Medical conditions
Athletic build
Medications
Personal health goals

Formula explanation

Devine: Men = 50 kg + 2.3 kg/in over 5 ft; Women = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg/in over 5 ft
Robinson: Men = 52 kg + 1.9 kg/in; Women = 49 kg + 1.7 kg/in
Miller: Men = 56.2 kg + 1.41 kg/in; Women = 53.1 kg + 1.36 kg/in
Hamwi: Men = 106 lb + 6 lb/in; Women = 100 lb + 5 lb/in
BMI healthy range: Healthy Weight = BMI × height²

Example: 5 ft 10 in

Common formulas often estimate a broad reference range, while BMI gives a wider screening range for the same height.

Example: 170 cm

With the current calculator defaults, the formula reference range is 65.2 kg–66.9 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions