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Ideal Weight Calculator

Free ideal weight calculator: find your healthy body weight range from height and gender with the Devine, Robinson and Miller formulas.

Ideal body weight (IBW) is an estimate of a healthy weight range for your height. This calculator uses three common formulas (Devine, Robinson, Miller) to give you a range rather than a single number. Note that ideal weight does not account for muscle mass or body composition.

Ideal Weight
70.50 kg
68.90–68.70 kg range
Ideal Body Weight is an estimate based on height using three standard formulas. Your BMI and body fat give a more complete picture.
Example
**Example: Ideal Weight for 175cm Man** • Devine formula: 50 + 2.3 × (175/2.54 − 60) = **~70.5 kg** • Robinson formula: 52 + 1.9 × (175/2.54 − 60) = **~68.9 kg** • Miller formula: 56.2 + 1.41 × (175/2.54 − 60) = **~68.7 kg** Healthy range: **~69–71 kg** (approximate)
Ideal weight formulas are historical reference estimates, not health targets. They ignore muscle mass, frame size, and body composition. BMI and body fat percentage give a more complete picture; consult a professional for personalized goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ideal weight formula is best?

None is universally best. Devine is the most widely used clinically, Robinson and Miller give slightly different values. Averaging them into a range, as this calculator does, is more useful than a single number.

Does ideal weight account for muscle mass?

No. These are height-based estimates only. A muscular person can be above the range while having low body fat, and that is healthy. Use body composition measures as well.

Is ideal weight the same as a healthy weight?

Not exactly. Healthy weight is usually expressed as a BMI range (18.5-24.9); ideal weight formulas produce narrower, height-only estimates. The two usually overlap.

Why do formulas use height in inches?

They were developed in the United States with imperial units. Converting height to inches keeps the coefficients standard; the result is the same in kilograms.

Do ideal weight formulas differ for men and women?

Yes. Each formula has separate intercepts for men and women because average body composition and frame size differ. The female formulas start from a lower base weight.

What if I am above my ideal weight?

Ideal weight is a reference, not a verdict. If your BMI and body fat are in healthy ranges and you feel well, small differences from the formula matter little. Focus on sustainable habits rather than a specific number.

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