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Your calculated ideal weight. Due to limitations of the various formulas for factors such as extremely short, tall, or very obese people this calculator uses the Robinson formula for females and the Devine formula for men. (Click the 'Show Additional Fields' icon button to see all 4 ideal weight formulas and corresponding BMIs.)
Ideal weights and BMIs are shown for the formulas listed.
The ideal weight based on the formula shown.
BMI for the weight based on the formula shown.
Ideal weight and BMI based on the formula developed by Dr. B. J. Devine.
Ideal weight and BMI based on the formula developed by G. J. Hamwi.
Ideal weight and BMI based on the formula developed by Dr. D. R. Miller.
Ideal weight and BMI based on the formula developed by Dr. J. D. Robinson.