All of the formulas have the same format of a base weight given a height of 5 feet with a set weight increment added per inch over the height of 5 feet. Five to 10 percent weight loss in a person is medically significant and can improve health risks says. For a target bmi of 20 the formula looks like so. 5 97 to 127 lbs. Ideal weight kg 44 70 x height m 15 m while for the value of 22 we use as default it becomes 484 77 x height m 15 m. For adults it is less prone to variation which is crucial in the case of growing children where it can impact the development of the child.
Athletes may require a higher caloric intake to maintain their current weight. Bmi target is the target bmi for the calculation. The ideal weight for a person your height is between. The efficacy of the height weight charts is most pronounced in adults as the measurements are standardised as compared to children. 4 11 94 to 123 lbs. How ideal weight is calculated for women ideal body weight in kilograms 49kg 17kg for each inch over 5 feet.
For men ideal body weight in kilograms 52kg 19kg for each inch over 5 feet. Tips to maintain ideal weight. 119 to 142 lbs. 143 to 186 lbs. We use a value of 22 in this online tool. These calculations are based on averages and provided by welltech solutions.
Depending on the weight someone is starting at ideal may have many meanings. 4 10 91 to 118 lbs. Calculators are appropriate for healthy non pregnant adults 19 and older. 124 to 147 lbs. For example if you are a 510 male estimating your ideal weight with the devine formula you would add 23 10 kg to 50 kg to get 73 kg or 161 lbs. 148 to 193 lbs.