Does ideal body weight vary based on bone frame size?

Yes. Individuals with a broad skeletal frame or dense muscle mass naturally carry more weight healthily than individuals with a narrow bone frame.

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Ideal Weight Calculator : Devine, Robinson, Miller, & Hamwi Formulas

The Calcivo Ideal Body Weight (IBW) Calculator compares leading clinical formulas (Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi) alongside the WHO healthy BMI weight range.

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Ideal Body Weight (Devine Formula - Medical Standard)

56.9 kg (125.5 lbs)

WHO Healthy BMI Weight Range: 50.4 - 67.8 kg

Robinson Formula

57.4 kg (126.6 lbs)

Miller Formula

59.8 kg (131.9 lbs)

Hamwi Formula

56.4 kg (124.4 lbs)

Step-by-Step Examples

Ideal Weight for a 5 ft 10 in (70 inches) Male

Adult male measuring 70 inches (approx. 178 cm).

Inputs: Gender: Male, Height: 5 ft 10 in (70 in)

Result: Ideal Body Weight (Devine): 73.0 kg (160.9 lbs)

50 kg + [2.3 kg × (70 - 60)] = 50 + 23 = 73.0 kg (160.9 lbs).

How to Use This Tool

Select biological gender.
Enter your height in centimeters or feet and inches.
Click Calculate to view recommended ideal weight targets across clinical formulas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Introduced by Dr. Ben J. Devine in 1974, this formula was originally developed to standardize medicinal dosages for drugs with narrow therapeutic indexes.

Devine Formula for Ideal Body Weight (1974)

\text{IBW}_{\text{men}} = 50 + 2.3 \times (\text{height}_{\text{in}} - 60)

Men: IBW = 50 kg + 2.3 kg × (height in inches - 60). Women: IBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg × (height in inches - 60).

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Notice & Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This calculation provides an estimate for educational and informational purposes only and is not a medical diagnosis. Always consult a qualified physician or healthcare professional before making health, dietary, or fitness decisions.

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