Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate your ideal body weight using multiple scientific formulas based on height and gender
Your height in centimeters
Affects ideal weight range
About This Calculator
The Ideal Weight Calculator estimates your optimal body weight based on your height and gender using multiple scientific formulas. Understanding your ideal weight range helps set realistic health and fitness goals. There's no single "perfect" weight - healthy bodies come in different shapes and sizes. This calculator provides estimates from several well-known formulas used in medical and fitness settings, giving you a range to work with. Remember that these formulas don't account for muscle mass, bone density, or overall fitness. A healthy weight combined with regular exercise and good nutrition is more important than hitting a specific number on the scale.
How to Use
- 1Select your gender
- 2Enter your height in centimeters
- 3Optionally select your body frame size
- 4View ideal weight from multiple formulas
- 5Use the healthy BMI range as your target zone
Formula
Robinson: 52 + 1.9 × (height in inches - 60) for menMultiple formulas exist for ideal weight, each developed from different research. We show results from Robinson, Miller, and Devine formulas, plus a healthy BMI range.
FAQ
The Robinson formula is most widely used in clinical settings. However, all formulas are estimates. The healthy BMI range (18.5-24.9) provides a better target range than any single number.
Each formula was developed using different populations and research methods. They're estimates based on height and gender, not accounting for muscle mass, age, or genetics.
Measure your wrist circumference. For women: small (<15cm), medium (15-16cm), large (>16cm). For men: small (<17cm), medium (17-19cm), large (>19cm). Or use elbow breadth measurements.
Not exactly. Ideal weight formulas give a single target, while healthy weight is a range. Athletes may be "overweight" by BMI but perfectly healthy due to muscle mass. Focus on the healthy range.
Use it as a general reference, not a strict target. Consider your body composition, fitness level, and how you feel. A healthy BMI range with good fitness is more important than hitting a specific number.