Ideal Weight for Height
Height is the main input in classic ideal body weight formulas. Once you know your height, an ideal weight calculator estimates a reference weight for that stature — often used as a screening or dosing baseline, not as a personal goal by itself. Muscle, frame size, and health history can place a healthy person well above or below any single estimate.
If you want a range instead of one number, pair this tool with Pedzah’s BMI Calculator or Healthy Weight Calculator.
Ideal Body Weight by Height
The table below uses the same Devine method as one of the calculator results, plus the BMI 18.5–24.9 healthy band for each height. Values are estimates generated by Pedzah’s formulas — not a clinical standard.
| Height | Ideal (men, Devine) | Ideal (women, Devine) | Healthy BMI range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 cm (5'1") | 52.4 kg | 47.9 kg | 44.4–59.8 kg |
| 160 cm (5'3") | 56.9 kg | 52.4 kg | 47.4–63.7 kg |
| 165 cm (5'5") | 61.4 kg | 56.9 kg | 50.4–67.8 kg |
| 170 cm (5'7") | 65.9 kg | 61.4 kg | 53.5–72 kg |
| 175 cm (5'9") | 70.5 kg | 66 kg | 56.7–76.3 kg |
| 180 cm (5'11") | 75 kg | 70.5 kg | 59.9–80.7 kg |
| 185 cm (6'1") | 79.5 kg | 75 kg | 63.3–85.2 kg |
| 190 cm (6'3") | 84 kg | 79.5 kg | 66.8–89.9 kg |
| 195 cm (6'5") | 88.6 kg | 84.1 kg | 70.3–94.7 kg |
Heights below about 152 cm (5 ft) are omitted because these IBW formulas are defined for taller adults.
Ideal Weight for Men
Ideal weight for men is estimated with male-specific base weights in each formula. At the same height, men’s estimates are usually higher than women’s because the published equations start from a higher baseline. Strength training, larger bone structure, or higher lean mass can make a healthy man’s actual weight differ from the chart without meaning anything is “wrong.”
For energy needs after you have a weight estimate, try the Calorie Calculator or BMR Calculator.
Ideal Weight for Women
Ideal weight for women uses the female equations in Robinson, Miller, Devine, and Hamwi. Those formulas still ignore pregnancy, menopause, athletic body composition, and many other factors that affect what weight is appropriate for an individual. Use the calculator’s sex setting to switch estimates, and treat the result as a reference — not a prescription.
Body composition context: Body Fat Calculator.
Ideal Weight Chart
An ideal weight chart is simply a height-to-weight lookup built from a chosen formula. The chart above is consistent with Pedzah’s Devine calculation and lists a healthy BMI band beside each row so you can compare a single IBW point with a wider range. Charts are estimates for education; they are not a universal medical standard and should not replace advice from a clinician.
Healthy Weight by Height
A healthy weight by height is often described as a range — commonly BMI 18.5–24.9 for adults in many public-health screening tools — rather than one ideal number. Ideal body weight formulas give a single estimate; BMI ranges give a band. Neither measures fat vs muscle, and neither diagnoses health on its own.
For total daily energy after choosing a weight goal, see the TDEE Calculator. Informational only — not medical advice. Results are estimates. Consult a qualified clinician for health decisions.