Calculate your healthy weight range based on height, age, and gender.
Result = Validated health or fitness equation applied to the measurements and options entered. Review the methodology and limitations before interpreting the estimate.The estimate uses the requested body measurements and the equation identified in the formula section. Measurement technique, body composition, age, sex selection, hydration, pregnancy and medical conditions can affect interpretation.
The Healthy Weight Calculator gives a recommendation for the ideal weight range for an adult based mainly on height, using the most acceptedhealthy BMI rangeof 18.5 to 24.9. Input your height and, if requested by the calculator, your current weight and any other specified details. The values returned are for guidance only and not to be taken as diagnoses or an indicator of your general health. Body composition, muscle mass, sex, age and other individual factors will mean that the results do not necessarily fit individual circumstances.
For the most reliable result, the height should be recorded without shoes, and body weight be recorded on an accurate scale. If recording height in feet and inches ensure only inches be put in the appropriate field, and feet go into theirs; use the separated fields provided by the calculator.
The most popular way to determine healthy weight range is using the standard BMI of 18.5–24.9 and extrapolating values based on your height.
The BMI calculation uses weight as input, once the height is already provided. By using the lower and upper bounds of the reference range of BMI it is possible to calculate the body weights which correspond to these two values.
Therefore the calculation relies on height. It does not calculate individual physical well being; it is not a measure of how healthy an individual person is, since BMI is not the direct measurement for body fat, muscle tone and fitness and health.
The weight corresponding to a selected BMI value can be calculated using:
Weight = BMI × Height²
When height is measured in meters and weight is measured in kilograms:
Weight (kg) = BMI × Height (m)²
Using the commonly used adult BMI reference range:
Lower healthy-weight estimate = 18.5 × Height²
Upper healthy-weight estimate = 24.9 × Height²
Where:
If height is entered in centimeters, convert it to meters first by dividing by 100. If using pounds and inches, the corresponding BMI formula is:
BMI = 703 × Weight (lb) ÷ Height (in)²
Keep In Mind That When Choosing The healthyWeight Range: If you're picking the healthyeWeight Range, understand this information is just guidelines, and not health care medical advice.
Suppose an adult is 5 feet 10 inches tall.
First convert the height to meters:
5 feet 10 inches = 70 inches
70 inches × 0.0254 = 1.778 meters
Next, calculate the lower end of the reference weight range:
18.5 × 1.778² ≈ 58.5 kg
Then calculate the upper end:
24.9 × 1.778² ≈ 78.7 kg
The resulting BMI-based reference range is approximately 58.5 to 78.7 kilograms, or approximately 129 to 174 pounds.
Let’s use this sample calculation to describe a given range. It doesn’t really mean that any adult male that stands 5 foot 10 inches tall should all in exactly within that given range!
The result is a general healthy BMI-based weight range for adults. BMI categories is a screening category, not a measure of health.
| BMI Range | Common Adult Category |
|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Healthy weight |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 or higher | Obesity |
These categories are designed as initial adult screening parameters; no diagnosis should be made from them. Health is not determined by weight or BMI.
For example, a person who is significantly muscular may have a large BMI due to their lean mass weighing them down. On the other hand, the same person, although having a BMI in a range chart may have health concerns not related to such.
The Healthy Weight Calculator will just give you an approximate number based on a standardized mathematical range. It will not be able to tell if you are healthy, if you are ill, or your percentage of body fat. Nor will it measure out an “ideal” weight for you.
The basic adult approach isn’t meant to be applied universally without change. BMI is not a suitable one-size-fits-all chart and doesn’t translate easily to all groups; kids and teens use age and sex – specific BMI interpretation instead of the above adult BMI categories, and weight during pregnancy is assessed in a different manner.
Those who are of significant musculature, those with medical concerns, or in specific situations, may require additional resources and health professional interpretation. If you have concerns regarding weight, growth, nutrition, pregnancy, or you are worried about a serious medical condition, a qualified medical professional can help with specific concerns regarding you and your life.
We can use the standard range of adult reference which estimated, it is the calculations of weights which matches BMI from 18.5 to 24.9 for our height. It can't be an individual health weight.
The calculation for an adult based on BMI: Square the height in meters (m) and multiply it by the lower (LB) and upper (UB) BMI values of the range chosen. Using 18.5 and 24.9 would result in an LB and UB weight estimation.
No.BMI is a measurement that uses height and weight as a screen. When determining a healthy estimate derived fromBMI the estimation of healthy weight determined by BMI is only one a generalized estimation tool that will not direct measurement that defines your body composition nor your total health.
Age can modify your body weight and its assessment. Standard ranges for BMI, as employed in this type of calculation is a general, adult based screening formula and not suitable to be interpreted as an adult formula for children.
For most adult's Body Mass Index is calculated based on weight not on gender specific charts. But body fat composition is an important part of an individual's overall health and as a factor to describe an individual'sbody fat in terms of total body weight the index may be somewhat deceptive.
Yes. People who have very strong, high amounts of muscle mass can have a high body weight and also a high BMI, since it’s impossible to tell on the BMI scale what’s a lot of muscle versus a lot of fat. Athletic body composition should often use other tests when reading and understanding its results.
Measure under consistent conditions, calculate the result and record the date and method. Compare trends only when the same units and measurement technique are used each time.
How to estimate for Adults A BMI based target range for healthy adults can be calculated for a BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 using the information about height. The targets listed below are estimated values used for information purposes only and should not be used to determine your own weight goal.
| Height | Approximate Healthy Weight Range |
|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 95–128 lb |
| 5 ft 2 in | 101–136 lb |
| 5 ft 4 in | 110–145 lb |
| 5 ft 6 in | 115–154 lb |
| 5 ft 8 in | 125–164 lb |
| 5 ft 10 in | 129–174 lb |
| 6 ft 0 in | 140–184 lb |
| 6 ft 2 in | 148–195 lb |
| 6 ft 4 in | 156–206 lb |
These values are derived from the normal adult BMI range and rounded to the nearest pound. They should be taken as approximate individual ideals not accurate targets:
Healthy-weight and ideal-weight have not the same meaning. A healthy-weight calculator usually gives a range result from a pre-established method of screening while an ideal-weight suggests target number which may fail to take into consideration of the person's body composition and his or her condition.
For all people of the same height there is not one perfect bodyweight. For example two men who are exactly the same weight, with the exact same height, but have entirely different body composition in terms of muscle to fat and vice-versa.
The formula for weight estimation on the basis of the BMI calculates weight using height². The taller one gets the more one weighs for a given BMI
For example, if height is 1.60 meters, the lower BMI-based weight estimate is:
18.5 × 1.60² = 47.36 kg
The upper estimate is:
24.9 × 1.60² = 63.744 kg
Therefore, the mathematical reference range at this height is approximately 47.4 to 63.7 kg.
The range is used instead of a single number since reference category that corresponds to a BMI include combinations of several different weights and heights. Instead the calculator calculates the number of weight for the range selected instead of one.
This also helps to give context to our result; that going from one extreme of the range to the other represents an alternative value to have within that same reference group of.
The Healthy Weight Calculator may display results in either pounds or kilograms. The units can be converted using:
1 kilogram = 2.2046226218 pounds
1 pound = 0.45359237 kilograms
For example, 70 kilograms is approximately 154.3 pounds. The underlying weight is the same; only the measurement unit changes.
A BMI estimation can be inadequate if bodily composition or phase of development is drastically dissimilar from the parameters utilized by the measurement.
The composition of your body refers to the proportion of your body fat to lean mass (muscle, bones etc). BMI is calculated on height and weight only therefore it has no idea of how much of your weight consists of body fat or lean mass.
This is the reason why, with all the data I gathered, a good working figure was obtained in respect of putting me at a healthy weight.
If you are concerned about significant, unexplainable weight changes, growth changes, diet changes, or weight with pregnancy, and many other other areas, you need to see a professional for more individualized help than a general calculation.
It is recommended to use the calculator for general information, estimation, and education only. It is not to be used on its own to diagnose and to decide the course of action (treatment).