Ideal Weight Calculator Guide: Formula & Worked Example
Short answer
Ideal body weight by four popular formulas. In the fixed example below, devine (1974) is 70.5 kg. Your answer depends on the inputs and assumptions you choose.
Formula
Result = Ideal Weight Calculator calculation using gender, height
The inputs are gender, height. Use the input scale shown beside each field and keep time periods and units consistent. Only round the final result for display.
Worked example
- Gender
- m
- Height
- 175
- Devine (1974): 70.5 kg
- Robinson (1983): 68.9 kg
- Miller (1983): 68.7 kg
- Hamwi (1964): 72 kg
Understanding the result
Ideal body weight by four popular formulas. Start with the base example, then replace each value with the figure that matches your situation.
Gender
The example uses Male for gender. This is an illustration, not a recommended value. Keep the unit and time period shown by the field.
Height
The example uses 175 cm for height. This is an illustration, not a recommended value. Keep the unit and time period shown by the field.
What the comparison means
The comparison changes only height, keeping every other example input fixed. This isolates that input's effect on the primary result. It does not predict future outcomes.
This is a screening or planning estimate, not a diagnosis. Age, pregnancy, medication and individual medical history can change how the result should be interpreted.
Comparison
| Scenario | Input | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lower input | Height: 140 cm | Devine (1974): 50 kg |
| Base example | Height: 175 cm | Devine (1974): 70.5 kg |
| Higher input | Height: 210 cm | Devine (1974): 102.2 kg |
Common mistakes
- Using the wrong units for height.
- Comparing results while changing more than one input at a time.
- This is a screening or planning estimate, not a diagnosis. Age, pregnancy, medication and individual medical history can change how the result should be interpreted.
Checklist
- Confirm gender.
- Confirm height is expressed in cm.
- Check the result against your source or provider.
Calculators Percentage Editorial Team
Calculator guides from the Calculators Percentage team. These introductory examples are educational, not professional advice.
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This is a screening or planning estimate, not a diagnosis. Age, pregnancy, medication and individual medical history can change how the result should be interpreted.