Compare results from 4 classic formulas to estimate your ideal weight based on gender, height, and frame size.
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š About ideal weight
The concept of "ideal weight" is a reference based on population data, not an absolute number. The formulas by Devine (1974), Robinson (1983), Miller (1983), and Hamwi (1964) were developed for medical contexts and serve as starting points ā not definitive goals.
For athletes and bodybuilders, ideal weight may be significantly higher than these formulas indicate, due to additional muscle mass.
š¦“ Frame size matters
ā¢ Small frame: thinner bones, smaller wrist ā ideal weight ~10% lower
ā¢ Medium frame: formula standard
ā¢ Large frame: wider bones ā ideal weight ~10% higher
To determine your frame: measure wrist circumference
ā¢ Men: <17cm (small), 17-20cm (medium), >20cm (large)
ā¢ Women: <15cm (small), 15-17cm (medium), >17cm (large)
šŖ Muscle vs fat
ā¢ These formulas were created for the general population, not athletes
ā¢ A muscular person can weigh more than "ideal" and be extremely healthy
ā¢ Body fat percentage is more informative than total weight
ā¢ Use ideal weight as a reference, not a rigid target
ā¢ Body composition (muscle-to-fat ratio) matters more than the number on the scale
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