Ideal Weight Calculator
Wrap your fingers around your wrist. If they overlap, you are small frame. If they touch, medium. If they do not touch, large.
Ideal Weight Range
154 - 166 lbs
Average: 159 lbs
By Formula
Most commonly used in clinical settings
Updated version of Devine formula
Tends to give slightly higher results
Original clinical formula from 1964
Learn more about ideal weight
What Is Your Ideal Weight?
Ideal weight formulas estimate a healthy body weight based on your height, gender, and frame size. This calculator uses four widely-referenced medical formulas: Devine (1974), Robinson (1983), Miller (1983), and Hamwi (1964). Each approaches the calculation slightly differently, which is why a range is more useful than a single number.
Frame size matters because people with larger bone structures naturally weigh more than those with smaller frames, even at the same height and body fat percentage. A simple wrist test gives you a rough idea of your frame size, though it is not perfectly precise.
These formulas were developed for clinical use and have limitations. They do not account for muscle mass, body composition, or individual variation. A muscular athlete may weigh well above their calculated ideal weight while being perfectly healthy. Use these numbers as general guidelines rather than absolute targets.
For a more complete health picture, combine ideal weight with other metrics like BMI, body fat percentage, and waist-to-height ratio. How you feel, your energy levels, and your fitness performance often matter more than any single number on a scale or formula.
What Is Your Ideal Weight?
Ideal weight formulas estimate a healthy body weight based on your height, gender, and frame size. This calculator uses four widely-referenced medical formulas: Devine (1974), Robinson (1983), Miller (1983), and Hamwi (1964). Each approaches the calculation slightly differently, which is why a range is more useful than a single number.
Frame size matters because people with larger bone structures naturally weigh more than those with smaller frames, even at the same height and body fat percentage. A simple wrist test gives you a rough idea of your frame size, though it is not perfectly precise.
These formulas were developed for clinical use and have limitations. They do not account for muscle mass, body composition, or individual variation. A muscular athlete may weigh well above their calculated ideal weight while being perfectly healthy. Use these numbers as general guidelines rather than absolute targets.
For a more complete health picture, combine ideal weight with other metrics like BMI, body fat percentage, and waist-to-height ratio. How you feel, your energy levels, and your fitness performance often matter more than any single number on a scale or formula.
This calculator is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Results are estimates based on general formulas and may not reflect your individual needs. Consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your diet or exercise routine.