Ideal weight is not a single number but a range. Find your healthy weight range.
Calculate your BMI now for free
Calculate my BMI →The healthy weight range is calculated with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9. This table shows the range for both sexes (values are the same since BMI does not differentiate by sex in adults):
| Height | Minimum healthy weight | Maximum healthy weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 m | 41.6 kg | 56.0 kg |
| 1.55 m | 44.4 kg | 59.8 kg |
| 1.60 m | 47.4 kg | 63.7 kg |
| 1.65 m | 50.4 kg | 67.8 kg |
| 1.70 m | 53.5 kg | 72.0 kg |
| 1.75 m | 56.7 kg | 76.3 kg |
| 1.80 m | 60.0 kg | 80.8 kg |
| 1.85 m | 63.4 kg | 85.3 kg |
| 1.90 m | 66.8 kg | 89.9 kg |
No. The "ideal weight" varies according to several factors that the table above does not consider. The table shows the healthy range based on BMI, but your optimal personal weight may vary according to:
Lorentz formula (men): Height (cm) – 100 – [(Height – 150) ÷ 4]
Lorentz formula (women): Height (cm) – 100 – [(Height – 150) ÷ 2]
For example, for a man who is 1.75 m: 175 – 100 – (25 ÷ 4) = 68.75 kg
For a woman who is 1.65 m: 165 – 100 – (15 ÷ 2) = 57.5 kg
These formulas are estimates. The best indicator remains staying in the BMI range of 18.5–24.9 and having good general health indicators.