Check healthy weight goals using trusted formulas. Switch units, compare methods, and export reports instantly. See your results clearly with tables, notes, and graphs.
Enter adult height details, choose frame size, and optionally add current weight to compare your present value against several widely used target estimates.
These example values illustrate how different formulas can produce slightly different targets for the same height.
| Profile | Height | Frame | Method | Estimated Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female, age 28 | 160 cm | Small | Average adjusted | 51.7 kg |
| Male, age 35 | 175 cm | Medium | Average adjusted | 70.9 kg |
| Female, age 42 | 5 ft 6 in | Large | Robinson adjusted | 64.1 kg |
| Male, age 51 | 6 ft 0 in | Medium | Hamwi adjusted | 80.4 kg |
This calculator compares four common reference formulas. Height is first converted to total inches. The formulas assume adult use.
Ideal weight references are estimates, not diagnosis tools. Athletes, pregnant individuals, and people with special clinical needs may require professional assessment.
It is a reference estimate based on height, sex, and established formulas. It helps compare common target values, but it does not replace clinical judgment, body composition review, or individualized nutrition and exercise guidance.
Not exactly. Ideal weight formulas provide reference targets, while healthy weight also depends on body fat, muscle mass, medical conditions, and personal health markers. That is why this calculator also shows a BMI-based range.
Each method was developed from different assumptions and populations. Small differences are normal. Comparing several formulas gives a more balanced picture than relying on a single value alone.
Frame size adjusts the selected target to reflect smaller or larger body build. This page uses a simple percentage adjustment: small reduces the target, medium leaves it unchanged, and large raises it slightly.
Athletes and highly muscular people should use caution. Formula targets can underestimate healthy body weight when lean mass is high. In those cases, body composition and performance measures are more informative.
No. This tool is intended for adults. Children and adolescents should be assessed using age-specific growth charts and pediatric guidance rather than adult ideal weight equations.
Adding current weight lets you compare your present value with the target range and see the difference from the adjusted goal. It also calculates current BMI for extra context.
There is no universal best formula for everyone. The average option is practical for general comparison, while clinicians may prefer one method for consistency. Treat the result as a guide, not a fixed rule.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.