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Ideal Weight Calculator
What is the Ideal Weight Calculator?
The Ideal Weight Calculator provides a healthy weight range based on your height, gender, and age using various established scientific formulas (like Robinson, Miller, Devine, and Hamwi).
How to Use This Calculator
- Select your gender and enter your height in centimeters.
- Click Calculate Ideal Weight.
- The calculator will display the ideal weight ranges based on different established medical formulas.
Formulas Used
Devine Formula (most widely used):
Men: 50.0 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet
Women: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet
Men: 50.0 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet
Women: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ideal weight formula is the best?
No single formula is perfect. The Devine formula is the most widely used in medical settings, but it's best to look at the average or range of all formulas provided.
Does ideal weight account for muscle mass?
No, these formulas do not account for body composition (muscle vs. fat). Athletes may weigh more than their 'ideal' weight but still be perfectly healthy.