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Ideal Weight Calculator

Find your ideal body weight based on height and gender, using trusted medical formulas.

Ideal Weight Calculator

Calculate your ideal weight instantly.

Your Ideal Weight
0 kg (Devine formula)
Devine Formula0 kg
Hamwi Formula0 kg
Robinson Formula0 kg

What "Ideal Weight" Actually Means

There's no single correct ideal weight — different medical formulas, all developed decades ago for clinical dosing purposes, give slightly different estimates based on height and gender alone.

These formulas were originally created to help doctors calculate medication dosages, not as fitness targets. They don't account for muscle mass, frame size, or body composition, so treat the result as a general reference point rather than a strict goal.

The Formulas Used

Devine (men): 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet Robinson (men): 52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet Miller (men): 56.2 kg + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 feet Female versions use slightly lower base weights

This calculator averages across three widely-cited formulas to give you a reasonable range rather than relying on just one.

Why These Numbers Vary

  • Different base assumptions — each formula was developed using different population data decades apart.
  • Frame size isn't included — someone with a larger bone structure will naturally weigh more at a healthy level.
  • Muscle mass is ignored — athletes often exceed these numbers while being perfectly healthy.
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Use this as a general reference alongside BMI and body composition — not as a strict target to hit exactly.

Frequently Asked Questions

None is universally "most accurate" — they were designed for different clinical purposes. Averaging them, as this calculator does, gives a more balanced estimate.

Not necessarily. These formulas don't account for muscle mass or frame size, so use the result as a general guide rather than a strict target.

No, these formulas are designed for adults only. Children need growth-chart-based assessments from a pediatrician.