Calculator Inputs
Formula Used
The calculator converts height to inches and centimeters. It then estimates ideal body weight with selected adult formulas.
- Devine male: 50 kg + 2.3 kg × inches over 5 feet
- Devine female: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg × inches over 5 feet
- Robinson male: 52 kg + 1.9 kg × inches over 5 feet
- Robinson female: 49 kg + 1.7 kg × inches over 5 feet
- BMI range: 18.5 × height² to 24.9 × height²
- Frame adjustment: small 90%, medium 100%, large 110%
How to Use This Calculator
Choose the height input type first. Enter height in the matching field. Add current weight if you want BMI and gap results. Select reference type, frame size, age, and formula. Press calculate. Use CSV or PDF buttons to save the result.
Example Data Table
| Height | Frame | Reference | Approx Target | Suggested Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 cm | Small | Neutral | 52.5 kg | 48 - 59 kg |
| 170 cm | Medium | Neutral | 63.8 kg | 55 - 72 kg |
| 180 cm | Large | Neutral | 79.0 kg | 66 - 89 kg |
Height and Weight Planning Guide
Average Weight Checks
Average height to weight calculators give a starting point. They do not replace medical advice. They help you compare a measured height with common adult weight formulas. This page combines ideal body weight equations with a healthy BMI range. The result shows a target estimate, a low range, a high range, and the gap from your current weight.
Why Height Matters
Height strongly affects body mass. A taller person usually carries more lean tissue, bone mass, and water. Shorter people usually need less total weight for the same body shape. That is why the calculator first changes every height entry into centimeters and inches. It then applies formulas that were designed around height above or below five feet.
Frame Size and Age
Body frame can shift a reasonable target. A small frame often fits better near the lower end. A large frame may fit better near the higher end. Age also matters because muscle mass, activity, and body composition may change over time. This calculator keeps age visible so the result can be read with better context.
Reading the Result
The target weight is not a strict rule. It is a planning number. The BMI range gives a wider health reference. Your current BMI, if entered, shows how your present weight compares with height. The difference line shows whether you are above, below, or near the selected estimate.
Using the Estimate Safely
Use the result for education and tracking. Do not use it as a diagnosis. Athletes, pregnant users, older adults, teens, and people with medical conditions may need a different assessment. Waist size, strength, labs, diet quality, and energy level also matter. For weight change, use gradual steps. Set a small weekly goal. Track sleep and protein. Review progress every few weeks.
Best Use Cases
This tool works well for general conversion pages, fitness planning, coaching notes, and quick health checks. It also supports both metric and imperial entries. Export buttons help save the result for records. The example table shows how height changes the expected weight range.
Compare several signals before choosing a target. A range is often better than one exact number.
FAQs
What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates a practical adult weight target from height, frame size, reference type, and selected formula. It also shows a BMI-based range and current BMI when weight is entered.
Is this result a medical diagnosis?
No. It is an educational estimate. A clinician may use other details, including waist size, labs, health history, age, medication, and body composition.
Which formula should I choose?
The average option is useful for general planning. Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi may differ slightly. Use the formula your page or workflow prefers.
Why does frame size change the result?
Frame size can affect reasonable body mass. A small frame lowers the estimate. A large frame raises it. Medium frame keeps the formula unchanged.
Can athletes use this calculator?
Athletes can use it as a rough reference. Muscle mass can make BMI and formula estimates less accurate. Body composition testing may be better.
Can teens use this calculator?
This tool is built for adult references. Teens should use age-specific growth charts and professional guidance because healthy ranges change during growth.
What units are supported?
You can enter height in centimeters, inches, or feet with inches. Current weight can be entered in kilograms or pounds.
What do the export buttons do?
The CSV button saves a spreadsheet-friendly result file. The PDF button saves a simple printable report with your main calculator outputs.