Your ideal weight is the weight range associated with the lowest health risk for your height. While no single formula captures the full picture, the Devine formula is one of the most widely used methods among healthcare professionals. This calculator also shows your full healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) so you can see where you fall.
Ideal Weight (Devine Formula):
Healthy Weight Range:
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How to Use This Tool
Enter your height in centimeters.
Select your gender (1 for male, 2 for female).
Click Calculate to see your ideal weight and healthy weight range.
The Formula
Devine Formula: Male: 50 kg + 2.3 kg × (height in inches - 60). Female: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg × (height in inches - 60). Healthy weight range = BMI 18.5–24.9 × height (m)².
Why It Matters
You are 175 cm tall and male. The Devine formula suggests an ideal weight of 72.6 kg. Your healthy BMI range (18.5–24.9) translates to 56.7–76.9 kg. If you currently weigh 85 kg, you're about 8 kg above the healthy range — a useful benchmark to discuss with your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ideal weight the same for men and women?
No. Women generally have a lower ideal weight than men of the same height due to differences in bone density and muscle mass. The Devine formula uses 50 kg as the baseline for men and 45.5 kg for women at 5 feet (60 inches), adding 2.3 kg per inch above that height for both genders.
Does ideal weight account for muscle mass?
No single weight formula accounts for body composition. Athletes and people with high muscle mass may weigh more than their calculated ideal weight while being perfectly healthy. Ideal weight formulas are starting points, not medical diagnoses. Pair your ideal weight with body fat percentage and waist circumference for a more complete picture.
What is the BMI healthy weight range?
The World Health Organization defines a healthy BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9. For a person who is 175 cm tall, this translates to approximately 56.7–76.9 kg. This range is associated with the lowest risk of weight-related health conditions for most people.