Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate your healthy reference weight range based on your height and sex.
Enter your sex and height to estimate an ideal weight reference using established adult weight formulas. Results are estimates and should not be considered a personal medical target.
Recommended Reference Range
This is a mathematical reference range based on the entered height. It is not a personalized medical target.
Devine Formula
Commonly used adult ideal-body-weight reference formula.
Robinson Formula
Another established height-based adult reference formula.
Miller Formula
Height-based adult ideal-weight reference calculation.
Hamwi Formula
Traditional height-based ideal-weight reference method.
Healthy BMI Weight Reference
For adults, a BMI of approximately 18.5–24.9 corresponds to the following mathematical weight range for your height:
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How to Use Your Result
Your result is a reference estimate. Healthy body weight can vary because of muscle mass, body composition, age, genetics and other individual factors.
What Is an Ideal Weight Calculator?
An ideal weight calculator estimates a reference body weight based mainly on height and sex. It can be useful as a general starting point when learning about healthy weight, but there is no single weight that is ideal for every person.
How Is Ideal Weight Calculated?
Several mathematical formulas have been developed to estimate ideal body weight for adults. These include the Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi formulas. Each formula produces a slightly different estimate.
Because these formulas are population-based mathematical references, YogaCruz displays several results instead of treating one formula as an exact medical answer.
Why Is There No Single Perfect Weight?
A healthy weight depends on more than height. Body composition, muscle mass, age, genetics, waist circumference, activity level, medical history and other factors can influence health.
Ideal Weight vs Healthy Weight Range
An ideal-weight formula provides an estimate, while a BMI-based healthy-weight range provides a mathematical range for a particular height. Neither should be interpreted as a diagnosis or as a required target weight.
Who Should Use This Calculator?
- Adults looking for a general ideal-weight reference.
- People interested in understanding weight and height relationships.
- People beginning a general health and fitness journey.
- Anyone wanting to compare different ideal-weight formulas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ideal weight for my height?
There is no single ideal weight for every person. This calculator provides several mathematical reference estimates based on your height and sex.
Which ideal weight formula is most accurate?
No single formula can determine the medically ideal weight for every individual. Different formulas produce different reference estimates, which is why this calculator shows several established methods.
Is ideal body weight the same as healthy weight?
Not necessarily. Ideal body weight formulas are mathematical estimates. A person's healthy weight should be considered together with body composition, medical history and other health factors.
Can women and men have the same ideal weight?
The formulas used in this calculator use different reference equations for males and females. However, individual healthy weight can vary substantially within either group.
Can this calculator be used for children?
No. These adult ideal-weight formulas should not be used to assess the appropriate weight of children or teenagers. Children require age- and sex-specific growth assessment.
Should I try to reach the calculated ideal weight?
Not necessarily. The result is a reference estimate, not a medical prescription. If you are concerned about your weight or health, discuss your individual situation with a qualified healthcare professional.
