How to Use This Calculator
Choose your units, select your biological sex, and enter your height — your ideal body weight from all four formulas, their average, and a BMI-based cross-reference range update instantly. For the full explanation of where each formula comes from and how they differ, see the "How to Use the Ideal Body Weight Calculator" section of our complete guide.
Read the full guide first for the best context: the history and clinical origin of each formula, why they were built for medical dosing rather than fitness goals, how to interpret a "range" rather than a single target number, and a detailed worked example for every calculation on this page are all covered in our Ideal Body Weight Calculator Guide 2026 →
This calculator provides general estimates for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose any medical condition. These formulas are population-average estimates originally developed for medical dosing calculations and do not account for muscle mass, frame size, or individual body composition. Always consult a doctor or registered dietitian before setting a personal weight target.