male formula, 180 cm
- Healthy BMI range
- 59.94 kg-80.68 kg
- Formula
- Devine
- Height
- 180 cm
Devine is a historical height-based formula, not a personal goal weight or medical target.
Ideal Weight Calculator
Use this free ideal weight calculator to estimate a Devine formula reference weight from height and formula sex, then compare it with the adult healthy BMI range.
Estimate, not diagnosis Formula notes Example inputs Tab-only history
Formula steps
- Start with 50 kg for the male formula or 45.5 kg for the female formula at 5 feet.
- Add 2.3 kg for each inch above 5 feet; this calculator does not subtract below the 5-foot base.
- Compare the Devine estimate with the adult BMI 18.5-24.9 screening range for the same height.
How to use the Ideal Weight Calculator
- Enter the requested measurements, dates, lab values, or workout details.
- Check that the units and formula assumptions match what the tool is asking for.
- Press the calculate button to see the answer, supporting metrics, and formula steps.
- Read the estimate with the health disclaimer in mind, then copy the result if you need it for notes.
What people use it for
Estimate a classic Devine formula reference weight.
Compare one formula result with the adult healthy BMI range.
See how height above 5 feet changes the formula output.
Avoid treating the word ideal as a personal health command.
Quick examples
Male 180 cm
50 + 2.3 x 10.866 in over 5 ft74.99 kg Devine; BMI range 59.94-80.68 kg
Female 165 cm
45.5 + 2.3 x 4.961 in over 5 ft56.91 kg Devine; BMI range 50.37-67.79 kg
Female 172 cm
45.5 + 2.3 x 7.717 in over 5 ft63.25 kg Devine; BMI range 54.73-73.66 kg
At 5 ft tall
No inches above 5 ft50 kg male base or 45.5 kg female base
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Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about when to use the estimate, what the formula means, what it cannot decide for you, and how privacy works.
When should I use the Ideal Weight Calculator?
Use it for simple educational checks, trend tracking, or planning tasks like these: Estimate a classic Devine formula reference weight. Compare one formula result with the adult healthy BMI range. It can help you understand a number, but it cannot explain your whole health situation.
What do the main Ideal Weight Calculator inputs mean?
Enter the body, activity, date, or lab values exactly in the units shown on the page. Height, weight, age, sex, time, and activity level can change health estimates a lot, so treat each label like a rule instead of a suggestion. If you are unsure which option fits, choose the closest honest match and read the result as a rough estimate.
What is the Ideal Weight Calculator doing with my inputs?
In plain language: The Devine estimate starts at 50 kg for the male formula or 45.5 kg for the female formula at 5 feet, then adds 2.3 kg for each inch above 5 feet. This calculator does not subtract below the 5-foot base, and it shows the adult BMI 18.5 to 24.9 range separately. Read the result together with the notes on the page, because health and fitness numbers often need personal context.
How should I read the Ideal Weight Calculator result?
Use the result as a learning number, not a final answer about your body or health. The supporting lines can show categories, ranges, calories, dates, or targets, but those numbers still need context like age, medical history, pregnancy status, training level, and advice from a qualified professional.
Is Devine ideal body weight the same as a healthy weight?
No. Devine gives one historical formula estimate from height and formula sex. The healthy BMI range is a wider adult screening range from height squared. Neither one can see body composition, frame size, pregnancy, age, training history, or medical context.
Why does the calculator show a BMI range too?
A single Devine number can look more exact than it really is. The adult BMI 18.5 to 24.9 range gives a broader comparison for the same height, so you can see that one formula number is not the only possible reference point.
What happens if height is 5 feet or shorter?
This calculator keeps the Devine inches-over-5-feet term at zero. That means the male formula stays at 50 kg and the female formula stays at 45.5 kg at or below 5 feet. Use that as a formula boundary, not as advice for children, very short adults, or medical dosing.
Can I use this as medical advice?
This is a height-based reference formula, not a diagnosis, goal weight, medication-dose rule, sports-nutrition plan, pregnancy guide, child growth chart, or personal health target. Use the calculator as a learning tool, then ask a qualified professional about decisions that affect care, pregnancy, medication, nutrition, or safety.
What should I double-check before trusting the result?
Check the units, date, and personal details before reading the answer. For example, pounds and kilograms, inches and centimeters, or a wrong activity level can change the result quickly. If the number feels surprising, rerun it slowly and compare it with the examples.
Does the site save my health inputs?
No. The calculator runs in your browser tab. Recent answers stay only on the page while you use it, and they are not sent to a server.