Ideal Weight Calculator

Estimate a healthy weight range for your height using common formulas.

—Healthy BMI range
0Devine formula
0Robinson formula

Different formulas give slightly different targets — treat these as a range, not an exact number.

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How to use Ideal Weight Calculator

Three quick steps — no sign-up needed

  1. Step 1

    Select sex

    Choose Male or Female - many ideal-body-weight formulas are sex-specific.

  2. Step 2

    Enter height

    Provide height in centimetres as used by the calculator fields.

  3. Step 3

    View the healthy weight range

    Read formula-based estimates as a range, not a single forced target.

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About Ideal Weight Calculator

Ideal Weight Calculator estimates a healthy weight range for a given height using common ideal-body-weight style formulas. Searches such as "healthy weight for my height", "IBW calculator", and "what should I weigh" usually want a reference range, not a moral judgment about bodies.

Select sex, enter height in cm, and review the suggested range. Different formulas (and BMI-based bands) disagree slightly - that is expected. Muscle mass, age, ethnicity guidelines, and medical history mean the "right" weight is individual.

Do not use online ideal weight tools to justify extreme restriction. If weight is tied to an eating disorder, pregnancy, or chronic disease, work with qualified professionals rather than chasing a single number from a webpage.

These results are educational estimates only and are not a medical diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician for personal health decisions. Ranges are educational references, not prescriptions.

Benefits of Ideal Weight Calculator

Height-based range See a reference band instead of a random internet target weight.
Sex-specific formulas Uses the sex input many IBW equations require.
Context for BMI talks Helpful alongside BMI when discussing general weight ranges.
Quick and private Calculate without sharing data in a social app.

Frequently asked questions

What does ideal body weight mean?

A formula-based reference sometimes used in clinical nutrition contexts - not a perfect personal optimum.

Why a range instead of one number?

Bodies differ; healthy weight is better thought of as a band plus clinical context.

Does muscle mass change ideal weight?

Yes. Muscular people may sit above older formula weights while still being healthy.

Should I diet to the exact number?

No. Focus on sustainable habits and professional advice if you need a clinical target.

Is this medical advice?

No - educational estimates only.