The three most popular formulas for calculating ideal weight are the Devine, Robinson and Miller formulas. These formulas are primarily used for calculating medication dosages, and they are based only on height and gender. The table below shows the ideal weight calculated using these formulas as well as the weight associated with the Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging between 18.5 and 25, which is considered the "normal" range. This table should only be used as a general guide, and does not apply to children.
This calculator uses some of the most common formulas for "ideal weight", most of which are based on just height and gender. For information and more advanced calculators that include other factors, see www.halls.md. This calculator should only be used as a general guide and does not apply to children.
Height
Devine Robinson Miller BMI 19 BMI 25 BMI 26.4|25.8
5 feet 8 inches Men 150.5 147.8 148.4
Women 140.6 lbs 137.7 lbs 140.7 lbs
125.0 lbs 164.4 lbs 173.6 169.7 lbs
Target BMI
Height
meters
Men
Women
Devine Robinson Miller
kg kg kg
BMI 19 BMI 25
kg kg kg
BMI 26.4|25.8
Target BMI 0.0 lbs
kg
Note: This calculator does not account for age, frame size, etc. and does not apply to children.
CDC Definitions for BMI (Body Mass Index) BMI Range Status Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5 -24.9 Normal 25 - 29.9 Overweight 30 & Above Obese
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Ref: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NHANES II Definitions for BMI (Body Mass Index) Men Women Status < 20.7 < 19.1 Underweight 20.7 - 26.4 19.1 - 25.8 Normal 26.4 - 27.8 25.8 - 27.3 Marginally overweight 27.8 - 31.1 27.3 - 32.3 Overweight > 31.1 > 32.3 Obese
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Ref: NHANES II survey (USA 1976-1980)
BMI Formula W[lb] = (BMI*H[in]^2)/703 Devine Formula Men: W[lb] = 110 + 5.06*(H[in]-60) Women: W[lb] = 100.1 + 5.06*(H[in]-60)
