Health
Ideal Weight: Multiple Formulas
Calculate ideal weight using different formulas.
Multiple formulas estimate ideal body weight.
Formulas
- Devine: Most used medically
- Robinson: Slightly lower
- Hamwi: Original clinical
Devine
Men: 50kg + 2.3kg/inch over 5ft. Women: 45.5kg + 2.3kg.
Note
Estimates only. Body composition matters more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most accurate?
Devine widely used. All are estimates.
Range?
±10-15% of formula result.
BMI vs ideal weight?
BMI = ratio. Ideal weight = target estimate.