Ideal Weight Calculator Examples
Reproduce three ideal weight examples using male and female formula terms, U.S. and metric measurements, named equations, averages, and editable BMI ranges.
How should you use these Ideal Weight Calculator examples?
These examples turn the Ideal Weight Calculator inputs into complete scenarios with stated values, calculation steps, and interpreted results. Use them to check how the calculator behaves, compare your own situation with realistic cases, and identify which inputs have the greatest effect before relying on an estimate.
These examples use the same calculation engine as the Ideal Weight Calculator. They demonstrate formula behavior and editable assumptions; they are not personal weight recommendations.
Example 1: Four-Formula Average at 5 Feet 10 Inches
An adult selects the male formula term, enters 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds, and chooses the four-formula average. The height is 10.00 inches above 5 feet.
| Output | Engine result |
|---|---|
| Devine | 73.00 kg (160.94 lb) |
| Robinson | 71.00 kg (156.53 lb) |
| Miller | 69.60 kg (153.44 lb) |
| Hamwi | 75.30 kg (166.00 lb) |
| Four-formula average | 72.22 kg (159.23 lb) |
| Formula spread | 5.70 kg |
Example 2: Female Devine Formula at 5 Feet 5 Inches
An adult selects the female formula term, enters 5 feet 5 inches and 140 pounds, chooses Devine, and sets target BMI to 21.5. The height increment is 5.00 inches.
| Devine estimate | 57.00 kg (125.66 lb) |
|---|---|
| Target-BMI weight | 58.60 kg |
| BMI-based range | 50.43 to 67.87 kg |
| Current BMI | 23.30 |
| Difference from Devine | 6.50 kg |
Example 3: Hamwi with Metric Measurements
An adult selects the male formula term, enters 190 cm and 92 kg, chooses Hamwi, and changes the BMI interval to 19 through 25. The normalized height is 14.803 inches above 5 feet.
| Hamwi estimate | 88.37 kg |
|---|---|
| Target-BMI weight at BMI 23 | 83.03 kg |
| Editable BMI-based range | 68.59 to 90.25 kg |
| Current BMI | 25.48 |
| Difference from Hamwi | 3.63 kg |
Compare the Three Ideal Weight Examples
| Scenario | Formula term | Selected method | Height | Selected estimate | Formula spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1 | Male | Four-formula average | 5 ft 10 in | 72.22 kg | 5.70 kg |
| Example 2 | Female | Devine | 5 ft 5 in | 57.00 kg | 3.20 kg |
| Example 3 | Male | Hamwi | 190 cm | 88.37 kg | 12.09 kg |
These profiles should not be compared as if only one variable changed. To compare formulas fairly, keep height and formula term fixed and change only the selected method.
How to Reproduce the Results
For “How to Reproduce the Results,” the Ideal Weight Calculator examples organizes the relevant inputs, applies the documented method, and shows a result that can be compared across scenarios. The points below identify the specific considerations and assumptions users should review before relying on the estimate.
- Open the Ideal Weight Calculator.
- Select the U.S. or metric unit system used by the example.
- Choose the published formula term and enter the same height and current weight.
- Select the named method or four-formula average.
- Enter the target BMI and range shown in the example.
- Calculate and compare the headline result, formula table, BMI range, and charts.
For every coefficient and conversion, review the Ideal Weight Formula page.
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