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Mar 12, 2026
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Ideal Weight Calculator by Height and Gender
Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.
Compare Hamwi, Devine, Robinson, and Miller ideal weight formulas. Estimates only—not a diagnosis or prescription.
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Primary result: Average ideal weight = 150 lbs. Re-run with optimistic and pessimistic inputs to understand the range—not just a single point.
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Terms & how it works
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Sex (0=F, 1=M)
The “Sex (0=F, 1=M)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
Height (in)
The “Height (in)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
How this calculator works
Compare Hamwi, Devine, Robinson, and Miller ideal weight formulas. Estimates only—not a diagnosis or prescription. Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range. Example: 5'8" male → Hamwi ~154 lb, Devine ~160 lb, average near 156 lb.
Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.
Example: 5'8" male → Hamwi ~154 lb, Devine ~160 lb, average near 156 lb.
When to use this Ideal Weight
Common use cases
- Compare Hamwi, Devine, Robinson, and Miller ideal weight formulas.
- Sanity-check with this case: 5'8" male → Hamwi ~154 lb, Devine ~160 lb, average near 156 lb.
- The relationship is: Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.
Localized examples
- Health, Fitness & Wellness: the example on this page uses the same formula as the widget.
What you get
- Fields: Sex (0=F, 1=M), Height (in)
- Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.
- Example on the page: 5'8" male → Hamwi ~154 lb, Devine ~160 lb, average near 156 lb.
How to Calculate Ideal Weight Step-by-Step
- 1Enter Sex (0=F, 1=M), Height (in). Use the values you have, not a catalog average, unless that is all you know.
- 2Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.
- 3Worked case: 5'8" male → Hamwi ~154 lb, Devine ~160 lb, average near 156 lb.
- 4If this number would change a drug, a diet, or a return-to-play call, take it to a clinician. The page never examined you.
Governing formula
Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.
5'8" male → Hamwi ~154 lb, Devine ~160 lb, average near 156 lb.
Example: set Sex (0=F, 1=M) = 1, Height (in) = 68, then read the result.
Variable definitions
- sex
Sex (0=F, 1=M)
The “Sex (0=F, 1=M)” field. Default 1; typical range 0–1.
- heightIn
Height (in)
The “Height (in)” field. Default 68; typical range 48–84.
- The formula (Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.) does not see labs, medications, sleep, or injury history. A clinician does.
- Nothing here is uploaded for the calculation itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Four clinical height-based ideal weight formulas averaged for a range.
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Daniel R.
Feb 28, 2026
Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.
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Feb 3, 2026
The FAQ section answered my questions before I even had to search. Smooth dark mode too.
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Simple inputs, clear outputs. This replaced three bookmarks I used to juggle.
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