Estimate a reference bodyweight from height.
This uses a simple height-based formula. It is best treated as a reference point, not a perfect goal.
Nutrition & Weight Loss
Ideal Body Weight Calculator
Use this ideal body weight calculator to estimate a standard reference bodyweight based on height and sex.
How it works
How to use the ideal body weight calculator
Ideal Body Weight Calculator is intended for users who want a general height-based benchmark instead of treating one number as the perfect goal. Use it to see a reference bodyweight estimate that can help frame broader health or goal-setting conversations.
Enter height and sex, then use the output as a reference rather than a rule. The calculator returns a ideal body weight estimate.
Ideal body weight formulas are broad reference tools and do not account for muscle mass, sport demands, or personal build. Compare the estimate with your actual frame, training background, and body composition before deciding whether it has any practical value for your goal.
FAQ
Common questions about this calculator.
Use these quick answers as a starting point, then compare the result to your real-world progress.
What does the ideal body weight calculator tell me?
Enter height and sex, then use the output as a reference rather than a rule. The result is a ideal body weight estimate.
How accurate is the ideal body weight calculator?
Ideal body weight formulas are broad reference tools and do not account for muscle mass, sport demands, or personal build.
What should I do after I get my result?
Compare the estimate with your actual frame, training background, and body composition before deciding whether it has any practical value for your goal.
Who is this calculator best for?
This calculator is intended for users who want a general height-based benchmark instead of treating one number as the perfect goal.
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