Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculatorology’s ideal weight calculator is an online tool for assessing whether your weight falls within a healthy range or not. Our calculator gives this data based on various factors such as age, gender, height, and body composition. This calculator uses established formulas or guidelines to estimate a target weight range that aligns with optimal health.
For example, it utilizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) method, which calculates weight relative to height to indicate whether an individual is underweight, normal, overweight, or obese. If required, it then uses another approach: body fat percentage measurements. This method offers a more nuanced understanding of body composition beyond mere weight. Ultimately, this is a helpful tool for achieving a weight that supports overall well-being and aligns with your health needs and lifestyle.
Ideal Weight Range:
- kg
How to Calculate Ideal Weight?
Calculating your ideal weight using a height-based calculator is a straightforward process where you input your height in centimeters to estimate a healthy weight range. Here’s how it works:
- Enter Your Height: Input your height in centimeters into the calculator. This measurement is crucial as it forms the basis for calculating your ideal weight.
- Calculation Process: The calculator uses established formulas or algorithms to determine your ideal weight range. These formulas often consider average body mass index (BMI) values to provide a healthy weight range for your height.
- Receive Results: After entering your height, the calculator will provide an estimated ideal weight range based on BMI categories, adjusted for different height measurements, to suggest a weight range supporting overall health.
Our ideal weight calculator can give you a practical estimate of your weight relative to your height and help you set realistic health and fitness goals. However, if you need more personalized advice, you should consult with a healthcare professional.
Example;
For example, a user came to estimate his ideal weight. Suppose his height is 175 cm. He then enters his height in the height field and the calculate button. Here is how our calculator efficiently performs calculations:
Solution
Since the ideal weight calculation often requires height in meters, convert the height from centimeters to meters:
Height = 175 cm = 1.75 meters
Calculating Ideal Weight Range Using BMI
BMI = Weight (kg)Height (m2)
The BMI values for normal weight are 18.5 to 24.9.
Lower End of the Range:
Weight = BMI x height2
Weight = 18.5 x (1.75)2
Weight low = 18.5 x 3.0625
Weight low =56.6 kg
Upper End of the Range:
Weight = BMI x height2
Weight = 24.9 x (1.75)2
Weight high = 24.9 x 3.0625
Weight high = 76.2 kg
Result:
The ideal weight range for someone with a height of 175 cm (1.75 meters) is between 56.6 kg and 76.2 kg.
BMI Categories and Weight Ranges
BMI Category | BMI Range | Weight Range for Height (Example: 175 cm) |
Underweight | < 18.5 | < 56.6 kg |
Normal Weight | 18.5–24.9 | 56.6–76.2 kg |
Overweight | 25–29.9 | 76.3–91.4 kg |
Obesity | ≥ 30 | > 91.4 kg |
Ideal Weight Range Based on Height
Height (cm) | Lower End of Ideal Weight (kg) | Upper End of Ideal Weight (kg) |
160 | 50 | 66.5 |
165 | 53.3 | 71 |
170 | 56.6 | 76 |
175 | 59.9 | 81 |
180 | 63.3 | 86 |
185 | 66.6 | 91.5 |