Find your ideal body weight range based on your height and gender using four widely-used medical formulas.
Ideal body weight is the weight range considered healthy for a person of a given height. Different medical formulas provide slightly different estimates. The result shown is a range, not a single number.
Robinson (1983): Male = 52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 ft. Female = 49 kg + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 ft.
Miller (1983): Male = 56.2 kg + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 ft. Female = 53.1 kg + 1.36 kg per inch over 5 ft.
Devine (1974): Male = 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft. Female = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft.
Hamwi (1964): Male = 48 kg + 2.7 kg per inch over 5 ft. Female = 45.4 kg + 2.2 kg per inch over 5 ft.
No single formula is perfect. The Robinson and Devine formulas are most commonly used in clinical settings. The healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) is often the most widely accepted reference.