Ideal Weight Calculator
Compare several established ideal-weight formulas using height and sex.
About the tool
What it does and what to expect
About the tool
What it does and what to expect
Compare established reference formulas
Clinicians and researchers historically used formulas such as Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi to estimate reference weight from height and sex, often for medication or clinical calculations. They are rough population formulas, not a definition of health or appearance.
A worked example
For a 175 cm male, the four formulas produce slightly different estimates, creating a range rather than one supposedly perfect number. The comparison makes that uncertainty visible instead of presenting a single formula as absolute.
How it works
A simple, local workflow
How it works
A simple, local workflow
- 1Select the sex used by the historical formulas and enter height in centimetres.
- 2Height above five feet is converted to inches and inserted into four established equations.
- 3Compare the individual formula values and the overall range, treating them as reference points only.
FAQs
Common questions
FAQs
Common questions
Why do ideal-weight formulas give different answers?
Each formula was developed with different assumptions and coefficients, so their estimates naturally vary.
Do these formulas account for muscle mass or body frame?
No. They use only height and sex and do not directly measure muscle, fat distribution, age, or frame size.
Is ideal weight the same as a healthy weight?
Not necessarily. Health cannot be determined from one formula, and a qualified professional can interpret weight alongside broader clinical context.
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