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Ideal weight

Ideal weight

Height and sex → a reference weight. Screening math, not a prescription.

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Devine formula

Widely cited IBW estimate.

Metric / imperial

cm or ft+in.

Context

Pair with BMI for a fuller picture.

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Ideal weight (kg)

70.5

Ideal weight (lb)

155.3

How it works

How ideal weight is estimated

Devine: men 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft; women 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft.

Three steps

  1. 1

    Sex & height

    Enter your details.

  2. 2

    Calculate

    See kg and lb.

  3. 3

    Use as reference

    Not a personal target by itself.