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Ideal Weight Calculator

Use this ideal weight calculator to review an educational health calculation for ideal weight.

Primary answer
Devine estimate
Inputs to verify
Age, Sex used by equation, and Height
Use type
Use as a review-only estimate; verify before relying on it.
Keyword intent
ideal weight calculator

Calculator

Ideal Weight Calculator

Calculates devine estimate from age, sex used by equation, height. Defaults are filled in so you can review a working example before changing inputs.

years

Adult-only educational comparison; not a personal target, diagnosis, or dosing instruction.

Choose the published coefficient set used by the included formulas.

Use total inches when height unit is in, or centimeters when height unit is cm.

Choose inches or centimeters.

Result

Result reflects the current submitted inputs.

  • Risk C
  • Reviewed 2026-05-26
  • 4 sources
Devine estimate73 kg
Robinson estimate71 kg
Miller estimate69.6 kg
Hamwi estimate75.3 kg
Formula range69.6 kg to 75.3 kg
Limitation noteAdult formula comparison only; not a personal target weight, diagnosis, weight-loss plan, or medication-dosing instruction.

Breakdown

Height used
70 in
Inches over 5 ft
10 in
Equation coefficient
male
  • This calculator is an adult educational formula comparison only and is not medical, nutrition, weight-loss, or medication-dosing advice.
  • The word ideal is historical formula terminology, not a personalized target weight.
  • The formulas use binary male/female coefficient sets and do not model body composition, disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, frame size, or individual health context.
  • This packet does not extrapolate below 5 ft tall.
  • No intermediate rounding is applied; display estimates round to one decimal.

Accuracy notes

Risk level
C
Reviewed
2026-05-26
Sources
4
Primary result
Devine estimate

Formula logic is kept in a pure calculator module with fixtures, source notes, and page-visible assumptions.

High-risk estimate

Educational estimate, not advice

This health calculator is for educational estimates only. It does not diagnose, treat, provide medical clearance, or replace advice from a qualified health professional.

Check the reviewed sources, assumptions, and formula limits before using this result for a financial, health, or safety decision.

Review cadence: 12 months; next review due 2027-05-26.

Categories

What the result means

Use Devine estimate as the headline answer for ideal weight. Devine ideal body weight estimate. Treat the result as educational context, then read the limitations and assumptions before discussing it with a professional. Use robinson estimate, miller estimate, and hamwi estimate to explain why devine estimate moved when an input changed. Record the inputs you used and verify any health concern with a qualified professional.

Devine estimateDevine ideal body weight estimate.
Robinson estimateRobinson ideal body weight estimate.
Miller estimateMiller ideal body weight estimate.
Hamwi estimateHamwi ideal body weight estimate converted from pounds to kilograms.

Use the result this way

  1. Start with Devine estimate, then use supporting outputs only to explain the primary answer.
  2. Verify age, sex used by equation, and height before copying the result.
  3. Choose the mode or method first because it can change which formula is applied, keep units consistent with the labels shown in the form, and stay within the documented minimum and maximum ranges.
  4. Record the inputs you used and verify any health concern with a qualified professional.

User job

How to use this calculator

Use Ideal Weight Calculator when you need devine estimate, then use robinson estimate and miller estimate to check the context for general wellness education and preparing for a professional conversation.

Best for

  • Understanding a formula-based estimate
  • Seeing which inputs drive a health-related output
  • Reviewing a default example before entering your own age and sex used by equation.

Check before relying

  • Health formulas can be population-specific; do not use the result as diagnosis or treatment advice.
  • This calculator is an adult educational formula comparison only and is not medical, nutrition, weight-loss, or medication-dosing advice.
  • The word ideal is historical formula terminology, not a personalized target weight.
  • Source context: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN / PubMed Central, reviewed 2026-05-26.

Next useful step

  • Lean Body Mass CalculatorUse next when the body metric task needs estimated lean body mass instead of devine estimate.
  • Healthy Weight CalculatorUse next when the body metric task needs healthy weight starts at instead of devine estimate.
  • BMR CalculatorUse next when the body metric task needs estimated BMR instead of devine estimate.

Limits of this estimate

  • Supports historical formula comparison only; it is not a personalized ideal weight, weight-loss target, nutrition plan, medication-dose decision, or clinical recommendation.
  • The result depends on user-entered inputs and the documented assumptions; defaults are examples only.
  • Search indexing approval does not downgrade this page from risk level C or turn the result into professional advice.

Formula

Compares adult ideal body weight estimates from Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas for heights from 5 ft to 7 ft. Key assumptions: This calculator is an adult educational formula comparison only and is not medical, nutrition, weight-loss, or medication-dosing advice. The word ideal is historical formula terminology, not a personalized target weight. The formulas use binary male/female coefficient sets and do not model body composition, disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, frame size, or individual health context.

  • Compares adult ideal body weight estimates from Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas for heights from 5 ft to 7 ft.
  • This calculator is an adult educational formula comparison only and is not medical, nutrition, weight-loss, or medication-dosing advice.
  • The word ideal is historical formula terminology, not a personalized target weight.
  • Primary source context: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN / PubMed Central.

Inputs

Enter age, sex used by equation, height, and height unit for general wellness education and preparation for a professional conversation. Before calculating, choose the mode or method first because it can change which formula is applied, keep units consistent with the labels shown in the form, and stay within the documented minimum and maximum ranges. Age: Adult-only educational comparison; not a personal target, diagnosis, or dosing instruction. Sex used by equation: Choose the published coefficient set used by the included formulas. Height: Use total inches when height unit is in, or centimeters when height unit is cm. Height unit: Choose inches or centimeters.

AgeAdult-only educational comparison; not a personal target, diagnosis, or dosing instruction.
Sex used by equationChoose the published coefficient set used by the included formulas.
HeightUse total inches when height unit is in, or centimeters when height unit is cm.
Height unitChoose inches or centimeters.

Example

Using the default inputs, Ideal Weight Calculator returns devine estimate of 73 kg. Adjust age, sex used by equation, height, and height unit to match your own scenario.

FAQ

How is devine estimate calculated here?

Compares adult ideal body weight estimates from Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas for heights from 5 ft to 7 ft. The first assumption to check is: This calculator is an adult educational formula comparison only and is not medical, nutrition, weight-loss, or medication-dosing advice.

What does Devine estimate mean for ideal weight?

Treat the result as educational context, then read the limitations and assumptions before discussing it with a professional. Secondary values such as robinson estimate, miller estimate, and hamwi estimate are there to explain the primary answer, not to replace it.

What should I enter for Age?

Adult-only educational comparison; not a personal target, diagnosis, or dosing instruction. Use years for this field. Choose the mode or method first because it can change which formula is applied, keep units consistent with the labels shown in the form, and stay within the documented minimum and maximum ranges.

How does Sex used by equation change devine estimate?

Choose the published coefficient set used by the included formulas. Changing it can alter devine estimate because the formula uses the submitted inputs together. Also compare measurement method, formula population, age range, units, sex or activity assumptions, and clinical context.

Why does the ideal weight example show 73 kg for devine estimate?

The default inputs produce 73 kg for devine estimate. Treat that as a format and scale check, then replace every default value with your own inputs.

Can the ideal weight result diagnose or prescribe anything?

No. Use it as educational context only. Health formulas can depend on population, measurement method, age range, and clinical context.

Sources

Last reviewed: 2026-05-26

  • officialReviewed 2026-05-26 · Source 2021-10-12
    Ideal body weight: a commentaryClinical Nutrition ESPEN / PubMed Central. Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas plus the warning that IBW formulas are imperfect and can be socially/clinically over-interpreted.
    Scope
    Review/commentary on ideal body weight history, formula limitations, and predictive formula table.
    Supports
    Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas plus the warning that IBW formulas are imperfect and can be socially/clinically over-interpreted.
    Limits
    Supports historical formula comparison only; it is not a personalized ideal weight, weight-loss target, nutrition plan, medication-dose decision, or clinical recommendation.
  • officialReviewed 2026-05-26 · Source 2016
    Universal equation for estimating ideal body weight and body weight at any BMIAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition / PubMed Central. Context that ideal body weight equations are historical estimates and vary by formula.
    Scope
    Review of IBW equation history and limitations of historical formulas.
    Supports
    Context that ideal body weight equations are historical estimates and vary by formula.
    Limits
    Supports historical formula comparison only; it is not a personalized ideal weight, weight-loss target, nutrition plan, medication-dose decision, or clinical recommendation.
  • officialReviewed 2026-05-26 · Source 2023-03-16
    Conversion WeightsStatPearls / NCBI Bookshelf. High-risk classification and dosing-adjacent disclaimer.
    Scope
    Clinical context for weight conversions and ideal body weight in healthcare.
    Supports
    High-risk classification and dosing-adjacent disclaimer.
    Limits
    Supports historical formula comparison only; it is not a personalized ideal weight, weight-loss target, nutrition plan, medication-dose decision, or clinical recommendation.
  • officialReviewed 2026-05-26 · Source 2024-06-25
    Adult BMI CalculatorCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. Limitations and disclaimer boundaries for weight-related estimates.
    Scope
    Federal adult BMI screening reference used to explain why formula weights are not individualized health targets.
    Supports
    Limitations and disclaimer boundaries for weight-related estimates.
    Limits
    Does not support ideal-body-weight formulas and does not provide a personalized weight-loss, nutrition, dosing, or clinical target.

Disclaimer

This health calculator is for educational estimates only. It does not diagnose, treat, provide medical clearance, or replace advice from a qualified health professional.