Ideal Weight Calculator
Four classic formulas plus the healthy BMI range.
Reviewed by James Whitfield · How we check our maths
Your values
ⓘ Live results
Results
- Healthy BMI range
- 125 – 169 lb
- Devine formula
- 155.9 lb
- Average of all four formulas
- 154.9 lb
| Formula | Ideal weight |
|---|---|
| Devine (1974) | 155.9 lb |
| Robinson (1983) | 152.3 lb |
| Miller (1983) | 151.9 lb |
| Hamwi (1964) | 159.4 lb |
Quick answer
Ideal body weight formulas estimate a target from height alone; the healthy BMI range gives a more useful window than any single number.
Worked example
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with.
Inputs
- Height69 in
- SexMale
Result
- Healthy BMI range125 – 169 lb
- Devine formula155.9 lb
- Average of all four formulas154.9 lb
How to use the Ideal Weight Calculator
- 1Enter your height in inches.
- 2Choose your sex.
- 3Compare the formulas with the healthy BMI range.
Frequently asked questions
Which formula is best?
None is authoritative — they were built for drug dosing, not aesthetics. The BMI range is the more clinically useful guide.
Do these account for frame size?
No. Large-framed or muscular people will sit above these numbers at a perfectly healthy body composition.
About this calculator
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