Ideal Weight Calculator
Estimate a reference "ideal weight" range from height and sex, shown across four commonly used formulas so you can see the spread.
This tool is for general informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not diagnose, treat, or replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.
What this tool does
Estimate a reference "ideal weight" range from height and sex, shown across four commonly used formulas so you can see the spread.
Formulas used
All four formulas (Devine 1974, Robinson 1983, Miller 1983, Hamwi 1964) start from a base weight for 5 feet of height and add a fixed amount per inch above that. They were originally developed for medication dosing, not aesthetics, and none accounts for frame size or muscle mass.
Frequently asked questions
Which formula is correct?
None is definitively "correct" - they are historical reference formulas that broadly agree with each other; the spread between them is itself informative.
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