The Ideal Weight Calculator estimates your healthy weight range based on your height, age, and sex using multiple established medical formulas. It provides a target range rather than a single number, recognizing that healthy weight varies based on body frame, muscle mass, and individual factors.
How the Formula Works
Multiple formulas: Devine (1974): Men = 50 + 2.3 × (height in inches − 60). Women = 45.5 + 2.3 × (height in inches − 60). Also includes Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your height and sex
View ideal weight estimates from multiple formulas
Compare the range to find a healthy target
Tips & Best Practices
Ideal weight formulas are guidelines, not strict rules — body composition matters more than the number on the scale
A muscular person may weigh more than the 'ideal' and still be very healthy
Focus on body fat percentage and waist circumference rather than weight alone
Consult a healthcare provider for personalized weight recommendations
Important Limitations
Formulas were developed decades ago on limited populations
Does not account for muscle mass, body frame, or ethnicity
Not applicable to children, pregnant women, or elderly individuals