Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate your ideal body weight based on height, gender, and age.
These formulas focus on standardized height/weight correlations. Ideal health depends on body composition, lifestyle, and overall wellness.
Calculate Ideal Weight
Enter your height and gender to see estimates across standard formulas.
Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate your ideal body weight based on height, gender, and age. Ideal body weight (IBW) is a target weight derived from research that correlates specific weights with health and longevity. It is calculated using several standardized formulas based on gender and height.
Healthy Range
Ideal body weight is not a single number but a range. These formulas provide various perspectives based on clinical research.
Health Context
Factors like muscle mass, frame size, and distribution of weight are also crucial indicators of overall health.
Formula Overview
IBW = Base Weight (at 5ft) + (Extra Weight per inch over 5ft)Most formulas use a base weight for 5 feet (152.4 cm) and add specific multipliers for every inch above that height.
Ideal Weight Benchmarks
Standard Height Male
A 180cm (5'11") male has an average ideal weight of approximately 75kg (165 lbs) across all formulas.
Standard Height Female
A 165cm (5'5") female has an average ideal weight of approximately 58kg (128 lbs) across all formulas.