Discover your ideal healthy weight range based on height, gender and body frame size using four medical formulas.
Wrap thumb and index finger around your wrist. If they overlap = small; touch = medium; gap = large.
We use four medically recognised formulas and present the average range. Each formula was developed for different populations and clinical purposes.
Most widely used clinical formula. Based on height above 5 feet.
Slightly lighter estimates. Often used in pharmaceutical dosing.
The original ideal body weight formula, still used in clinical medicine.
Oldest formula in widespread use. Adds a frame size adjustment.