Ideal Weight Calculator
This calculator can be used to calculate the ideal body weight as well as the healthy body weight range based on the height, gender, and age. People have pursued ideal weight formula for centuries. Hundreds of formulas and tables have been created. However, still no definite answer yet. Fortunately, the results given out by most formulas are very close. This calculator gives out the results of all the popular formulas for comparison.
| height | feet | inchs |
| height | centimeters |
Reference
What is the ideal body weight for human has been a topic of debate for a very long time. Hundreds of formulas and theories have been invented. However, it is still in debate and will continue to be so in the future. In reality, the actual ideal weight should be unique for everyone. The major factors that contribute to the ideal weight are height, gender, age, body frame size, ethics, body type, etc. The following are a list of the popular ideal weight formulas.
J. D. Robinson Formula (1983)
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52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
49 kg + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)
D. R. Miller Formula (1983)
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56.2 kg + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
53.1 kg + 1.36 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)
G. J. Hamwi Formula (1964)
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48.0 kg + 2.7 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
45.5 kg + 2.2 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)
B. J. Devine Formula (1974)
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50.0 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet (man)
45.5 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet (woman)
The World Health Organization (WHO) Recommended Healthy BMI Range
- 18.5 - 25 for both man and woman
This calculator gives out the results of all the formulas above for the best of your knowledge.
All the formulas above are for adults with age 18 or older. For children and teens, please reference to the following weight charts published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
1. CDC weight chart for boy between age 2 and 202. CDC weight chart for girl between age 2 and 20