Calculate your ideal body weight using Devine, Hamwi, Miller, and Robinson medical formulas.
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Ideal Weight Result
Ideal Weight (Devine Formula)
70.5 kg
Robinson Formula68.9 kg
Miller Formula68.7 kg
Hamwi Formula72 kg
WHO Healthy Range (BMI 18.5-24.9)56.7 - 76.3 kg
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Devine Ideal Body Weight Formula
Male IBW = 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft | Female IBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft
Widely used standard formula developed by Dr. Ben J. Devine for medical dosage and ideal weight assessment.
Variables Defined
Base Weight:50 kg for males, 45.5 kg for females at 5 feet tall.
Height Increment:2.3 kg added per additional inch above 60 inches.
Example Ideal Weight Calculation
Calculate ideal weight for a 5 ft 10 in (70 inches) male.
Given Inputs
Inches over 5 feet:70 - 60 = 10 inches
Weight increment:10 × 2.3 = 23 kg
Base + increment:50 + 23 = 73 kg
Calculation ResultIdeal Weight = 73.0 kg (160.9 lbs)
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