Ideal Weight Calculator

Estimate your ideal body weight from height using proven formulas.

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Ideal Weight Calculator: The Complete Guide

See an estimate of your ideal body weight for your height. Enter your sex and height to get figures from the well-known Devine and Robinson formulas in your preferred units.

Who the Ideal Weight Calculator is for

People setting a target weight who want a height-based reference figure.

How to use the Ideal Weight Calculator

  1. Type your values into the fields above — pick your currency or units where the calculator offers them.
  2. Results update automatically as you type; there's no submit button and nothing is sent to a server.
  3. Adjust any input to compare scenarios, then copy the result with a single click.

How it works

Devine: 50 kg (men) or 45.5 kg (women) + 2.3 kg for every inch over 5 feet. The Robinson formula uses slightly different constants and is shown alongside for comparison.

Features

  • Devine & Robinson formulas
  • Metric or imperial
  • Male & female
  • Instant result

About 'ideal' weight

Ideal body weight formulas were originally designed for medication dosing, then adopted as general targets. They give a single reference number from height and sex, but real healthy weight is a range that depends on muscle, frame, and body composition. Use these as a guidepost, not an absolute goal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which formula is best?

There's no single 'best' — Devine is the most cited, Robinson tends to read slightly lower. Both are estimates, so consider the range.

Is ideal weight the same as healthy weight?

Not exactly. Ideal-weight formulas give one number; a healthy weight is a BMI-based range. Check the healthy weight calculator for the range.

Is this calculator free and private?

Yes. It's completely free with no signup, and every calculation runs locally in your browser, so your numbers never leave your device.

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