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🎯 Ideal Weight Calculator

Find your healthy weight range for your height. Based on the internationally recognised BMI scale. Instant results with personalised health guidance.

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🤔 How Does This Tool Work?

The Ideal Weight Calculator uses the BMI (Body Mass Index) formula in reverse:

Minimum healthy weight: 18.5 × height(m)²

Maximum healthy weight: 24.9 × height(m)²

For example, for a height of 170 cm (1.70 m):

  • Minimum: 18.5 × 1.70² = 18.5 × 2.89 = 53.5 kg
  • Maximum: 24.9 × 1.70² = 24.9 × 2.89 = 71.9 kg

So the healthy weight range for 170 cm is 53.5 to 71.9 kg. The midpoint (~62.7 kg) represents the middle of the healthy BMI range. Any weight within this range is considered healthy for most adults.

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❓ FAQ
How is ideal weight calculated?
Ideal weight is based on the BMI (Body Mass Index) healthy range of 18.5 to 24.9. The formula is: weight (kg) = BMI × height (m)². We calculate the weight range that gives you a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 for your specific height.
Is there one perfect weight I should aim for?
No — there is a healthy RANGE, not one perfect number. Any weight within the 18.5 to 24.9 BMI range for your height is healthy. Focus on how you feel rather than hitting a specific number on the scale.
Does ideal weight differ for men and women?
The BMI calculation itself is the same for both. However, men typically have more muscle mass and women have more body fat at the same BMI, so the interpretation of results can vary. The healthy BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 applies to both genders.
Should I try to reach the lowest weight in the range?
Not necessarily. Any weight within your healthy range is fine. Focus on sustainable healthy habits — regular exercise, balanced nutrition, good sleep — rather than the lowest possible number on the scale.
What if I am very muscular — will my ideal weight be wrong?
Yes — BMI and ideal weight calculations can overestimate for very muscular people (like athletes) because muscle weighs more than fat. A professional body composition assessment gives a more accurate picture for athletes.