The ideal weight calculator uses height to show a healthy weight band (BMI 18.5–24.9) plus a Devine point estimate for comparison with your current weight.
How to use
- Choose sex (affects the Devine point).
- Enter height in cm.
- Read the band and point; check your current category on the BMI calculator if helpful.
Example
Male, 170 cm → band about 53.5–72.1 kg, Devine ~65.3 kg (rounded). Prefer the band over the single number.
Adult screening only—not a medical assessment.
Frequently asked questions
What is “ideal weight” here?
This page shows a healthy weight band from BMI 18.5–24.9 for your height plus a common Devine formula point estimate. Both are screening references—not a single “correct” weight.
Why ask for sex?
The Devine estimate uses different constants for male vs female; the BMI band depends on height only. Compare with your current weight via BMI for context.
Band vs point estimate differ—now what?
Formulas are math shortcuts. Muscle, frame, and age shift what’s realistic. Treat the band as the main guide, the point estimate as one data point.
Link to calorie planning?
Weight goals usually pair with maintenance or deficit calories. Estimate needs with the calorie calculator or TDEE calculator, then split macros on the macro calculator.
Height units?
Enter centimeters (e.g. 170). A wrong magnitude shifts the whole band—double-check before reading results.
Replace a medical workup?
No. Children, pregnancy, eating-disorder recovery, and complex conditions need professional care. This is an adult self-screening aid only.
Can I save my inputs?
Yes. Copy link below the form keeps your current inputs so you can share the scenario or save it for later.