Calculate your ideal body weight using multiple formulas including Robinson, Miller, Devine, and Hamwi. Get a healthy weight range based on your height, gender, and frame size.
Ideal Weight
159 lbs
Average of all formulas
Healthy Range
129-174
lbs
5'10"
Measure wrist: Small (<6"), Medium (6-7"), Large (>7")
157 lbs
Updated Devine formula, widely used
155 lbs
Based on metropolitan life tables
161 lbs
Original IBW formula, used in medicine
165 lbs
One of the earliest IBW formulas
| Height | Small Frame | Medium Frame | Large Frame |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4" | 119 lbs | 132 lbs | 145 lbs |
| 5'6" | 127 lbs | 141 lbs | 155 lbs |
| 5'8" | 135 lbs | 150 lbs | 165 lbs |
| 5'10" | 144 lbs | 159 lbs | 175 lbs |
| 6'0" | 152 lbs | 169 lbs | 185 lbs |
| 6'2" | 160 lbs | 178 lbs | 196 lbs |
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Compared to the general population
Your Ideal Weight
159.4 lbs
Percentile
32th
Below average - looking good!
Distribution
10th
135.0
25th
155.0
Median
170.0
75th
185.0
90th
200.0
Your Ranking
Top 32%
68% are higher
Based on your results
Your ideal weight range is 129 lbs to 174 lbs. This is a target range, not a single number. Focus on how you feel, not just the scale.
The 45 lbs spread between formulas is normal. Use the average (159 lbs) as a general target.
Ideal weight formulas don't account for muscle mass. If you strength train, focus on body composition rather than just weight.
Ideal Weight
159 lbs
Average of all formulas
Healthy Range
129-174
lbs
Ideal body weight formulas estimate healthy weight based on height and gender. The Devine formula: Men = 50 + 2.3kg per inch over 5 feet; Women = 45.5 + 2.3kg per inch over 5 feet. For a 5'10" man, ideal weight is approximately 166 lbs (75.3 kg). Calculate with multiple formulas at practicalwebtools.com.
Ideal body weight (IBW) is an estimated weight that may be associated with optimal health based on your height and gender. Multiple formulas exist because "ideal" varies based on frame size, muscle mass, and individual factors.
No single formula is "best" for everyone. The Devine formula is commonly used in medicine. Robinson and Miller formulas may be more accurate for some people. Using the average of multiple formulas often provides a better estimate.
Larger bone structures can healthily carry more weight. Measure your wrist circumference to estimate frame size: small (<6" men, <5.5" women), medium (6-7" men, 5.5-6.25" women), large (>7" men, >6.25" women).
BMI-based ranges (18.5-24.9) provide a general guideline but don't account for muscle mass. Athletes may be above the range while healthy. Use BMI alongside other measures like body fat percentage.
Each formula was developed from different population studies and uses different mathematical approaches. This variation reflects the reality that "ideal" weight varies by individual. Consider the range rather than any single number.
Ideal Weight
159 lbs
Average of all formulas
Healthy Range
129-174
lbs