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This tool is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions. Results are estimates only.

Last medically reviewed: March 2026

Content last updated: March 30, 2026

Ideal weight calculator

“Ideal” weight formulas are historical clinical references. Healthy weight is personal and should include lifestyle, labs, and professional guidance.

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Devine (1974)

25.8 kg

56.9 lb

Robinson (1983)

26.1 kg

57.5 lb

Formula comparison at your height

Devine and Robinson reference weights versus weight at BMI 22.5 (mid-normal) for the same height — for context, not a prescription. Educational illustration only — not a diagnosis or personal target.

Devine BJ. Drug Intell Clin Pharm. 1974; Robinson JD, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1983.

This tool is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or qualified healthcare professional before making any health-related decisions. Results are estimates only.

Sources, formulas & further reading

Based on: Devine (1974) and Robinson (1983) reference-weight formulas.

For additional clinical context, see independent references from the publishers below (WHO, CDC, PubMed, Medscape, ACE, ACOG, NIH, NCBI, USDA — as applicable).