Ideal Weight Calculator
Reference weight ranges by height.
Healthy BMI range
57–76 kg
- Devine (1974)70.5 kg
- Robinson (1983)68.9 kg
- Miller (1983)68.7 kg
- Hamwi (1964)72.0 kg
Introduction
“Ideal” weight is a fuzzy idea — several formulas give different answers. We show four classical ones and a healthy-BMI range so you can compare.
What is Ideal Weight Calculator?
Ideal Weight Calculator helps you reference weight ranges by height. It belongs to the Body composition group within health and fitness tools on The Daily Tools. Enter your values, get an immediate result, and adjust inputs to explore different scenarios.
Definition: Ideal Weight Calculator is a free, browser-based calculator that reference weight ranges by height.
Formula
Reference ranges from Devine, Robinson, Miller, Hamwi, and BMI 18.5–24.9
How it works
Classical formulas. Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi all take the form “base + slope × inches over 5′” with different constants.
BMI range. 18.5–24.9 × height² gives the WHO healthy-weight window. Most clinicians favour this over any single “ideal” number.
Worked example
Example: Using the Ideal Weight Calculator
Inputs: Enter values relevant to body composition — for example, the measurements or amounts described in the tool fields above.
- Open the Ideal Weight Calculator and review the input fields.
- Apply the formula: Reference ranges from Devine, Robinson, Miller, Hamwi, and BMI 18.5–24.9
- Adjust inputs to compare scenarios side by side.
You receive an immediate reference weight ranges by height — useful for planning and comparison.
Use cases
- Quick body composition estimates during planning or study
- Comparing scenarios by adjusting inputs in the Ideal Weight Calculator
- Private calculations when you don't want data uploaded to third-party servers
- Searching for "ideal weight" and needing an instant answer
- Searching for "healthy weight" and needing an instant answer
Advantages
- 100% browser-based — your data never leaves your device
- No sign-up, no ads required to calculate
- Instant results with a clean, readable interface
- Works offline after the page loads
- Transparent formula shown on this page
Limitations
- Results are estimates — not professional medical, financial, legal, or religious advice
- Individual health varies — consult a healthcare provider for personal guidance
- The Daily Tools does not save your history between sessions
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Ideal Weight Calculator free to use?
- Yes. Ideal Weight Calculator on The Daily Tools is completely free, requires no account, and runs entirely in your browser.
- Does The Daily Tools store my inputs?
- No. Your numbers and text never leave your device. The Daily Tools has no backend database for calculator inputs.
- Who should use the Ideal Weight Calculator?
- Anyone who needs a quick health and fitness estimate — students, professionals, or everyday users exploring body composition questions.
- How accurate is the Ideal Weight Calculator?
- Results follow the standard formula shown on this page. They are estimates for planning — not a substitute for professional medical advice.
- Can I use the Ideal Weight Calculator on mobile?
- Yes. The Daily Tools is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops.
Sources & references
- World Health Organization — BMI classification
- Mifflin-St Jeor equation (BMR/TDEE tools) — Standard resting metabolic rate estimate
- The Daily Tools Methodology
Key points
- Ideal Weight Calculator is a free, browser-based calculator that reference weight ranges by height.
- Formula: Reference ranges from Devine, Robinson, Miller, Hamwi, and BMI 18.5–24.9
- Private, browser-only processing
- Related search: ideal weight
- Related search: healthy weight