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Online Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate your ideal weight using the clinically recognized Devine Formula. Determine a healthy weight estimate based on your height and sex with ease.
| FORMULA | IDEAL WEIGHT |
|---|---|
| Robinson (1983) | 163.5 lbs |
| Miller (1983) | 160.1 lbs |
| Devine (1974) | 169.3 lbs |
| Hamwi (1964) | 175.2 lbs |
| Healthy BMI Range | 135.1 - 182.6 lbs |
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What Is This Tool?
This online ideal weight calculator estimates a healthy weight range using the Devine Formula. It takes into account your height and sex to provide a weight value commonly used in clinical guidelines and health assessments.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter your height using feet/inches or centimeters
- Select your biological sex as male or female
- Click the calculate button to see your estimated ideal weight based on the Devine Formula
- Review the result and use it for health or nutrition planning
Key Features
- Uses the medically accepted Devine Formula for weight estimation
- Supports height input in feet/inches or centimeters
- Distinguishes calculations based on male or female sex
- Provides quick and easy weight range estimates
- Browser-based, no installation required
Examples
- For a male who is 5 feet 10 inches tall (10 inches over 5 feet), the ideal weight is calculated as 50 + (2.3 × 10) = 73 kg.
Common Use Cases
- Assessing a healthy weight range during health check-ups
- Guiding nutrition plans and dietary goals
- Supporting clinical health assessments
- Providing baseline weight targets for fitness programs
Tips & Best Practices
- Measure height accurately for precise results
- Understand that this calculator provides estimates and does not replace professional medical advice
- Use the ideal weight as a general guideline rather than an absolute target
- Combine results with other health indicators for comprehensive assessment
Limitations
- Does not account for variations in body composition such as muscle mass or fat percentage
- May not be accurate for athletes or individuals with unconventional body builds
- Provides estimates based solely on height and sex without considering other health factors
Frequently Asked Questions
- What formula does this calculator use?
- This calculator uses the Devine Formula, which estimates ideal body weight based on height and sex.
- Can I enter my height in centimeters?
- Yes, the calculator accepts height input in both feet/inches and centimeters.
- Does this ideal weight reflect body composition?
- No, the calculation does not take into account muscle mass or fat distribution—it is only an estimate based on height and sex.
- Is this tool suitable for athletes?
- The tool may not provide accurate estimates for athletes or people with atypical body builds due to variations in body composition.
Key Terminology
- Devine Formula
- A medical formula estimating ideal body weight based on height and sex, calculated as 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet for males and 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet for females.
- Ideal Weight
- An estimated healthy weight considered optimal for a given height and sex, used in clinical and nutritional contexts.
- Height
- The measurement of a person from base to top, entered in feet/inches or centimeters to calculate ideal weight.
- Sex
- The biological classification of male or female used to determine the appropriate calculation formula.