Health & Fitness

Healthy Weight for Height

Learn how healthy-weight estimates are commonly derived from height and why different formulas can produce different answers.

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How the estimate works

Healthy-weight ranges are often approximated from BMI or from ideal-body-weight formulas such as Devine, Hamwi, Miller or Robinson.

Different methods can produce different numbers, so it is useful to treat the result as a reference range rather than a single exact target.

How to use this information

Use the guide to understand the method, then open the calculator to substitute your own values. Small differences in assumptions can produce different answers, so these pages are best used for planning and reference.

General information only: ERICH Calculators provides general-purpose estimates and education. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an exact medical or nutrition recommendation?

No. It is a general reference estimate only.

Why might two methods give different answers?

Different methods use different assumptions, formulas and reference points.

What calculator should I use next?

Use the linked calculator to enter your own measurements or goals.

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