Ideal Weight Calculator

See ideal body weight ranges from four common formulas and a healthy BMI range.

Ideal weight (Devine formula)

161lb

Healthy BMI range: 129–174 lb

Robinson: 157lb
Miller: 155lb
Hamwi: 165lb

Ideal weight (Devine formula)161

This is an educational estimate, not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare professional about your situation.

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How it works

Ideal-weight formulas were developed for medical dosing and give a single reference number based on height and sex. The healthy BMI range is usually a more useful target.

Formula

Devine: 50 kg (men) or 45.5 kg (women) + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft

Example

A 5'10" man: 50 + 2.3 × 10 = 73 kg ≈ 161 lb. Healthy BMI range ≈ 129–174 lb.

Assumptions & limitations

Results are rounded for display.

Frequently asked questions

Why do the formulas disagree?

They were built from different populations and purposes. None accounts for muscle or frame size.