🎯 Ideal Weight Calculator

How is Ideal Weight Calculated?

There is no single universal formula for ideal weight. This calculator uses four widely recognized formulas — Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi — all developed through medical research. Each provides a slightly different target based on height and gender, and the average gives you a reasonable range to aim for.

The Four Formulas

• Devine (1974): Originally developed for calculating drug dosages, widely adopted for ideal body weight.
• Robinson (1983): A modification of the Devine formula with adjusted coefficients.
• Miller (1983): Tends to calculate slightly higher ideal weights, more forgiving for larger frames.
• Hamwi (1964): One of the earliest formulas, still used in many clinical settings.

Remember that ideal weight is a range, not a single number. Factors like muscle mass, bone structure, and overall health matter more than hitting an exact target.