Compare Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi reference estimates without treating any result as one medically correct weight.
Calculate with the Healthy Weight Reference Calculator
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Healthy Weight Reference Calculator results
Healthy Weight Reference Calculator comparison
Exact values are provided in the accessible result table.
How to use the Healthy Weight Reference Calculator
- Select the requested method and unit system where available.
- Enter measured values carefully using the labels and active units.
- Select Calculate or press Enter.
- Read the estimate together with its method, assumptions, limitations, and safety notice.
Worked example
At 5 ft 8 in, the four formulas produce different estimates, illustrating why no single formula defines an individual ideal.
Interpreting the estimate
The average is only a mathematical comparison. Body composition, goals, disability, age, and clinical context are not represented.
Limitations
- Legacy equations were designed for limited clinical contexts.
- The implemented formula range is limited to heights from 5 to 8 feet.
Frequently asked questions
Is the average a recommended target?
No. It is simply the arithmetic average of four formula estimates and is not a medical recommendation.
Is the weight-reference calculator a medical assessment?
No. It provides an educational estimate from the values entered and cannot account for every individual or clinical factor.
Does CalculatorCheck store my health information?
No. The calculation runs in your browser, and the entered values are not sent to a server or added to the page URL.