Why use this calculator
Ideal weight formulas provide target ranges based on height and gender. Multiple formulas give you a range rather than a single number.
How to use it
Enter your gender and height. The calculator shows ideal weight estimates from three well-known medical formulas.
The formula
Robinson: Males: 52 + 1.9 × (inches over 5'). Miller: Males: 56.2 + 1.41 × (inches over 5'). Devine: Males: 50 + 2.3 × (inches over 5').
Worked examples
Male, 5'10"
Average ideal weight around 71 kg (157 lbs)
When people use it
- Health goal setting
- Fitness planning
- Medical assessments
Tips
- These are estimates — individual factors like muscle mass, frame size matter
- Use alongside BMI and body fat percentage for a complete picture
Questions people ask
- Which formula is most accurate?
- None is definitively 'best.' They all provide reasonable estimates. The Robinson formula is often considered the most balanced for general use.