Free Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate your ideal body weight using the Devine formula based on your height.
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Ideal Weight (kg)
73.0 kg
Ideal Weight (lbs)160.9 lbs
Ideal Weight (kg) vs Height (feet)
Devine Formula for Ideal Body Weight (Male)
Ideal Weight (kg) = 50 + 2.3 x (height in inches - 60)
This formula was originally developed for calculating medication dosages and is now widely used as a general health guideline.
Note: This is the male formula. The female formula uses 45.5 kg as the base.
Example Calculation
A male who is 5 feet 10 inches tall.
- 01Total height = 5 x 12 + 10 = 70 inches
- 02Inches over 5 feet = 70 - 60 = 10
- 03Ideal weight = 50 + 2.3 x 10 = 73.0 kg
- 04In pounds = 73.0 x 2.205 = 160.9 lbs
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