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Ideal Weight (How to Estimate)

Ideal Weight (How to Estimate)

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There isn’t one perfect “ideal weight” for everyone, but you can estimate a healthy weight range using height-based targets.

Use the tool: BMI Calculator

Estimate weight from a target BMI

Section titled “Estimate weight from a target BMI”

If you choose a target BMI (for example, anywhere in the “normal” range), you can solve for weight:

Weight (kg)=BMI×(Height (m))2\text{Weight (kg)} = \text{BMI} \times (\text{Height (m)})^2

Example: height 1.75 m and target BMI 22:

Weight≈22×1.752=67.4 kg\text{Weight} \approx 22 \times 1.75^2 = 67.4\text{ kg}

Healthy BMI range as a weight range

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Using the common adult “normal” BMI range (18.5–24.9), you can compute a range of weights for your height.

Tip: use a range instead of one number—real health depends on muscle mass, age, and other factors.

Important limitations

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  • BMI is a useful screening tool, but it doesn’t directly measure body fat.
  • Athletes and very muscular people can show a higher BMI despite low body fat.
  • For personalized guidance, consult a clinician.
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