Which formula is most accurate?

None is definitive — they were developed for medication dosing, not aesthetics.

Is BMI a better target?

Often yes — BMI 18.5–24.9 is a broader healthy range.

Yes — small vs large frames can shift ideal weight by 10%.

No — muscle mass pushes actual weight above 'ideal' without being unhealthy.

Compute an approximate ideal body weight range from height using several well-known formulas.

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SexHeight (inches)

Devine (men): 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 ft. Women: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch.

Example

5'10" man → Devine 74 kg (163 lb).

Which formula is most accurate?: None is definitive — they were developed for medication dosing, not aesthetics.
Is BMI a better target?: Often yes — BMI 18.5–24.9 is a broader healthy range.
Does frame size matter?: Yes — small vs large frames can shift ideal weight by 10%.
Should athletes use it?: No — muscle mass pushes actual weight above 'ideal' without being unhealthy.