Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate your ideal weight using multiple scientifically-based formulas and personal factors.
Ideal Weight Estimates
69.4kg
Robinson (1983)
69.2kg
Miller (1983)
71.0kg
Devine (1974)
72.5kg
Hamwi (1964)
56.7 - 76.4kg
Healthy BMI Range
67.5kg
Optimal BMI (22)
70.5kg
Average Formula
Current Status:
Current Weight: 70kg
Current BMI: 22.9 (Normal)
Height: 175cm (5'8.9")
âïļ Quick Facts
𧎠Genetics influence 40-70% of body weight
Your genes affect metabolism, appetite, and fat distribution
ðŠ Muscle weighs more than fat
1 pound of muscle takes up 18% less space than fat
â° Weight fluctuates 2-4 pounds daily
Water retention, food, and hormones cause variations
ðĶī Bone density affects ideal weight
Dense bones can add 5-10 pounds to healthy weight
ð BMI was created in the 1830s
Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet developed it
ð Height matters more than you think
Each inch of height adds ~5-7 pounds to ideal weight
ð Metabolism slows 1-2% per decade after 30
Muscle mass naturally decreases with age
âïļ Set point theory suggests body defends weight
Body tries to maintain weight within 10-20 pound range