Ideal Weight Calculator
Find a healthy weight range for your height and gender using popular scientific formulas.
Ideal Weight (Robinson Formula)
Enter your height and gender to calculate your ideal weight.
What is Ideal Weight?
"Ideal weight" is a term used to describe a healthy weight range for an individual, based on factors like height, gender, and frame size. It's not a single perfect number, but rather a guideline to help assess potential health risks. This calculator uses several popular formulas (like Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi) to provide you with an average healthy weight range.
Why Does It Matter?
Maintaining a weight within your ideal range can lower the risk of various chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. It's a useful metric for setting personal health and fitness goals. However, it's important to remember that body composition (muscle vs. fat) also plays a significant role in overall health.
Commonly Used Formulas
This calculator uses the Robinson formula. Other formulas include:
- Robinson Formula (1983):
- Men: 52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet.
- Women: 49 kg + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 feet.
- Miller Formula (1983):
- Men: 56.2 kg + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 feet.
- Women: 53.1 kg + 1.36 kg per inch over 5 feet.
*This tool should be used for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.