Ideal weight formulas were originally developed for clinical drug dosing
Sex
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Height feet & inches
Ideal Body Weight — COF Health Tools
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Your Ideal Body Weight
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By Formula
Devine Formula—
Robinson Formula—
Miller Formula—
Hamwi Formula—
Average (all formulas)—
Your Actual Weight—
Difference from Ideal—
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Ideal body weight formulas were originally developed for medication dosing in clinical settings and do not account for muscle mass, frame size, or ethnicity. These are guidelines, not goals. Focus on sustainable, healthy habits rather than a specific number.
Healthy Weight Tips
Devine: Most widely used in clinical practice for drug dosing
Robinson: Developed for a more accurate prediction across populations
Miller & Hamwi: Alternative clinical estimates
These formulas assume average frame size — large-framed individuals may need up to 10% more
BMI 18.5–24.9 represents the healthy weight range for most adults
Body composition (fat vs muscle) matters more than weight alone