Ideal Weight Calculator
Estimate your ideal body weight using Devine and Robinson formulas and healthy BMI ranges.
Enter values and click Calculate
Healthy Body Weight Calculator
Calculate your ideal weight based on height, biological sex, and BMI. The Ideal Weight Calculator helps plan weight goals and monitor health effectively.
Formula
Ideal Weight = Devine or Robinson formula based on height and sex
How to Use?
- Select your preferred height unit.
- Enter your height accordingly.
- Select your biological sex.
- Choose the weight unit to display results.
- View ideal weight from Devine & Robinson formulas and healthy BMI range.
Worked Examples
Example 1
Given:inputs
heightUnit:cm
heightCm:175
biologicalSex:male
displayUnit:kg
Result:calculated
devine:70.3 kg
robinson:74.1 kg
bmiMin:56.6 kg
bmiMax:76.2 kg
Devine & Robinson Formulas
These formulas estimate ideal body weight using height and biological sex. Useful for nutrition planning, fitness goals, and health monitoring.
BMI Reference
The healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) provides minimum and maximum weight recommendations based on height.
Table: Ideal Weight Formulas Comparison
| Formula | Male (5 ft = 152.4 cm) | Female (5 ft = 152.4 cm) |
|---|---|---|
| Devine | 50 kg + 2.3 kg/inch >5 ft | 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg/inch >5 ft |
| Robinson | 52 kg + 1.9 kg/inch >5 ft | 49 kg + 1.7 kg/inch >5 ft |
FAQs
What is the Devine formula?
A method to estimate ideal body weight using height and sex.
Why are there multiple formulas?
Different formulas provide slightly different estimates to account for body composition variations.