Ideal Weight Calculator: Methods, Ranges, and Limitations
Compare Devine,Robinson,Miller,and Hamwi formulas. Understand healthy ranges vs. exact targets and how body composition matters.
Ideal Weight Is a Range
Different formulas use height, sex, and sometimes frame size to estimate a healthy range—not a single number.
Common Formulas
- Devine (1974)
- Robinson (1983)
- Miller (1983)
- Hamwi (1964)
Practical Use
Track trends with waist, strength, and energy levels—not weight alone.
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Estimate ranges: Ideal Weight Calculator
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