Use our Ideal Body Weight (IBW) calculator to discover a healthy weight range based on your height and gender, helping you set realistic and attainable fitness goals.
Ideal Body Weight (IBW) is not a single, perfect number, but rather a healthy weight range for your specific height and gender. It's a valuable reference point for setting realistic weight management goals and is often used in clinical settings to help guide nutritional therapy and medication dosages. Instead of focusing on one number, think of IBW as a guideline for promoting long-term health and well-being.
To provide a balanced and comprehensive estimate, our calculator uses an average of several widely recognized formulas developed by medical professionals:
Disclaimer: These formulas are based on averages and do not account for individual differences like body composition (muscle vs. fat) or frame size. Use this range as a helpful starting point and consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice.
Maintained by Live Fitness Check. Last updated: August 9, 2026. How we test our calculators .
Provides formula-based reference-weight estimates from height.
The calculator applies the reference-weight formula or formulas configured in the live tool to the entered height. The calculation uses height.
There is no single medically perfect “ideal weight”; body composition, age, sex, health history and personal goals all matter. Use the number as an estimate and consider professional advice when the result may affect health, treatment, pregnancy, nutrition, exercise safety or another important decision.
