Ideal Weight Calculator

Compare four classic ideal-weight formulas with the healthy BMI range for your height.

Ideal weight calculator

Healthy weight range (BMI 18.5–24.9)

53.5 kg – 72.0 kg

Robinson (1983): 60.8 kg
Miller (1983): 62.5 kg
Devine (1974): 61.4 kg
Hamwi (1964): 60.7 kg

Formulas were designed for adults 152 cm (5 ft) or taller.

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Frequently asked questions

Which ideal weight formula is best?

None is perfect. The Devine formula is widely used for medication dosing; a weight inside the healthy BMI range is a sensible target for most adults.

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