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Ideal Weight Calculator
Estimate ideal body weight from height and sex using the Devine formula.
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Formula: Devine ideal body weight equation
Result
Health result panel
Main result
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Ideal weight—
Height above 5 ft—
How to read the Ideal Weight Calculator result
Ideal weight formulas give a rough height-based reference range. They do not know your build, muscle mass, age, health history or personal goals.
Specific formula
- Devine male: 50 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet
- Devine female: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet
Example interpretation
Example: someone 5 ft 10 in is 10 inches over 5 ft, so the Devine male reference is 50 + 23 = 73 kg.
Common mistakes
- Reading the result as a perfect target weight.
- Ignoring muscle mass, frame size or athletic goals.
- Using ideal weight alone to judge health.
This is a reference formula, not a personal medical recommendation.
Quick answer
Ideal Weight Calculator: Ideal Weight Calculator helps turn health and body metrics inputs into a clear result you can compare, explain, and use for a practical decision.
Use this example as a quick check on how the inputs affect the answer.
Checking this point helps prevent a misleading result.
How to interpret the result
Read the result together with the units, assumptions and any limits shown on the page. Small input changes can meaningfully change the answer.
Methodology
This page uses the values you enter, applies the arithmetic for ideal weight calculator, and displays the result immediately in the result panel. The page keeps the answer, formula, example and explanation together so the calculation is easier to verify and easier for search systems to understand.
Reviewed by CalcBeacon Editorial TeamUpdated May 2026Category: Health CalculatorsTransparent formula and example
How this calculator works
Estimate ideal body weight from height and sex using the Devine formula.
Method
Use the inputs to calculate the result instantly based on the values entered.
Example
Enter values that match your real scenario in each field, then compare the output and adjust the inputs to test a second scenario.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ideal weight calculator show?
It shows the budget result from the income, spending and savings values entered on this page.
Is this ideal weight calculator free to use?
Yes. CalcBeacon tools are designed for quick free use in the browser.
How to use the ideal weight calculator
Estimate ideal body weight from height and sex using the Devine formula. Use this page for a quick estimate, compare a few scenarios, and adjust the inputs until the result matches what you need to decide.
This tool also sits inside the CalcBeacon health cluster. That makes it easier to find from category pages, related tools, and supporting guides when you want to compare options.
When it is usefulUse this tool when you want a quick estimate, want to compare options, or want a clearer answer before moving on.
Common mistakesCheck that your numbers use the same units, avoid leaving key fields blank, and test a second scenario so you can see how sensitive the final result is.
Next useful stepAfter using this page, compare the result with a related calculator or open the guide to check the number in context.
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