Ideal Weight Calculator

Doctors and dietitians use several classic formulas to estimate ideal body weight. Compare them with the healthy BMI range for your height.

Ideal weight calculator

Healthy BMI weight range

125 lb – 169 lb

BMI 18.5–24.9

These formulas were designed for adults 5 ft (152 cm) or taller and ignore frame size and muscle.

What is the ideal weight for a 5'10" man?

The formulas range from about 155 to 165 lb; the healthy BMI range at that height is about 129 to 174 lb.