Your ideal weight depends primarily on your height, gender, age, and body composition. A common way to estimate a healthy weight range is by using Body Mass Index (BMI), which considers weight relative to height. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy for most adults
General Guidelines for Ideal Weight by Height
- For example, a person who is 5'7" (170 cm) ideally weighs between about 56 to 68 kg (123 to 150 lbs)
- For someone 6'0" (183 cm), the ideal weight range is roughly 63 to 77 kg (138 to 170 lbs)
- These ranges correspond to maintaining a healthy BMI and minimizing health risks
Common Formulas to Calculate Ideal Weight
- The Devine formula is widely used:
- For men: 50.0 kg+2.3 kg×(inches over 5 feet)50.0\text{ kg}+2.3\text{ kg}\times (\text{inches over 5 feet})50.0 kg+2.3 kg×(inches over 5 feet)
- For women: 45.5 kg+2.3 kg×(inches over 5 feet)45.5\text{ kg}+2.3\text{ kg}\times (\text{inches over 5 feet})45.5 kg+2.3 kg×(inches over 5 feet)
Important Considerations
- Ideal weight is a guideline; muscle mass, bone density, and overall body composition affect what is healthy for you.
- Maintaining your ideal weight helps reduce disease risk, improve quality of life, and support mental well-being
- To find your specific ideal weight, you can use online calculators that incorporate height, age, and gender for a more personalized estimate
If you provide your height, gender, and age, I can help calculate a more precise ideal weight range for you.
