Calculate your healthy weight range based on height, gender, and body frame. Get personalized recommendations for maintaining a healthy weight.
Understanding the different methods and formulas used to determine your healthy weight range
Provide your gender, age, height, and body frame size. These factors all influence your ideal weight calculation.
Select whether you want to input your height in centimeters (cm) or feet. The calculator will automatically convert between units.
Indicate whether you have a small, medium, or large body frame. This adjusts the ideal weight range accordingly.
View your ideal weight range based on multiple formulas and understand what each result means for your health.
Explore our full suite of health and fitness calculators
Calculate your Body Mass Index and understand your weight category
Determine your Basal Metabolic Rate - calories burned at rest
Calculate your daily calorie needs for weight loss or maintenance
Estimate your body fat percentage using different methods
Calculate your estimated due date and pregnancy timeline
Determine your target heart rate zones for exercise
Calculate your recommended daily water consumption
Our calculator provides accurate, personalized results with these key features
We use multiple established formulas (Devine, Hamwi) to provide a comprehensive ideal weight range.
Our calculator considers your gender, age, height, and body frame for personalized recommendations.
Input your height in centimeters or feet - we automatically handle the conversion for accurate results.
Understand how your ideal weight relates to BMI and overall health indicators.
Use our calculator on any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile with full functionality.
All calculations happen locally in your browser. We never store or transmit your personal data.
Common questions about ideal weight calculations and healthy weight ranges
Ideal weight is a specific number often based on height and gender, while healthy weight refers to a range that is associated with good health outcomes. Our calculator provides a healthy weight range rather than a single number, as individual factors like muscle mass and body composition affect what weight is truly healthy for you.
No single formula is perfect for everyone. The Devine and Hamwi formulas are widely used and provide good estimates for most adults. However, factors like age, muscle mass, and body composition can affect what weight is truly ideal for an individual. That's why we provide multiple formulas and a range rather than a single number.
Body frame size accounts for bone structure and can significantly impact what weight is healthy for you. People with larger frames typically have heavier bone structures and can healthily carry more weight than those with smaller frames at the same height. Our calculator adjusts the ideal weight range based on whether you have a small, medium, or large frame.
Where you should aim within the healthy weight range depends on your body composition, muscle mass, and personal health factors. Generally, if you have more muscle mass, you might naturally be toward the higher end of the range. Consult with a healthcare provider to determine what weight is most appropriate for your specific circumstances.
Your ideal weight calculation is based on relatively stable factors like height and frame size, so it won't change frequently. However, it's good to reassess if you experience significant changes in height (more common in younger individuals) or if you want to account for changes in age. For weight management, focus more on regular weigh-ins rather than recalculating your ideal weight.
Discover our full suite of health and fitness calculators to better understand your body and wellness