Ideal Weight Calculator: What's a Healthy Weight for Your Height?
Ideal body weight is a concept used in medicine for drug dosing, nutrition planning, and health assessment. However, there's no single perfect weight for everyone...
Ideal Weight Calculator
Find your healthy weight range using multiple medical formulas
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Formula
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Devine: Male 50+2.3(in-60), Female 45.5+2.3(in-60); Robinson: Male 52+1.9(in-60), Female 49+1.7(in-60); BMI range: 18.5-24.9
Multiple formulas give different perspectives. Devine is used for drug dosing. Robinson/Miller from actuarial data. BMI range is population-based.
How to Calculate Manually
- 1 Select your sex
- 2 Enter your height in centimeters
- 3 Calculator applies multiple formulas
- 4 Compare results from different methods
- 5 Use BMI range as general guideline
- 6 Consult healthcare provider for personal target
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Reference Table
| Height | Devine (M/F) | Robinson (M/F) | BMI Range (M/F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160 cm (5'3") | 56.9 / 52.4 kg | 56.8 / 52.5 kg | 47.4-63.8 kg |
| 170 cm (5'7") | 63.2 / 58.7 kg | 60.3 / 56.4 kg | 53.5-72.1 kg |
| 180 cm (5'11") | 69.5 / 65.0 kg | 63.8 / 60.3 kg | 59.9-80.7 kg |
| 190 cm (6'3") | 75.8 / 71.3 kg | 67.3 / 64.2 kg | 66.7-89.7 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which formula is best?
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Why do formulas give different results?
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What if I'm muscular?
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