Ideal Body Weight

Determine your ideal body weight (IBW) based on your height and gender using several popular formulas.

Ideal Body Weight Calculator
Estimate your ideal body weight using popular formulas.

The concept of an 'ideal' body weight is a historical one, developed primarily for clinical purposes like determining medication dosages. While it's not a perfect measure of health (as it doesn't account for body composition like muscle vs. fat), it can provide a useful reference point and a healthy weight range to aim for. This calculator presents results from four of the most recognized formulas to give you a comprehensive view of what different models suggest as your ideal weight.