Calculate Your Ideal Weight (Men)
Use your height to estimate ideal body weight using four common medical formulas, plus a healthy BMI weight range.
What is an ideal weight for men?
“Ideal weight” is an estimate of a healthy target body weight based on height. It is not a strict rule, and it is definitely not a measure of your worth or fitness by itself. Most ideal weight calculators for men use formulas developed for clinical guidance, especially for medication dosing and general risk screening.
In practice, your healthiest weight is often a range, not one exact number. Bone structure, muscle mass, training history, age, and overall health can shift where your best weight sits.
How this ideal weight calculator works
This calculator uses your height and computes results from four well-known formulas:
- Devine Formula
- Hamwi Formula
- Robinson Formula
- Miller Formula
It also shows a healthy BMI-based range (BMI 18.5 to 24.9). That gives you both a “classic ideal body weight” view and a broader healthy body-weight range by height.
Why the result is different across formulas
Each formula was built from different population assumptions and time periods. That is why one method may suggest a slightly lower or higher number than another. Instead of picking one formula as “perfect,” it is usually better to look at the cluster of results.
Quick interpretation guide
- If your current weight is near the formula average, you are likely in a typical target zone for your height.
- If your weight is above the average but within BMI healthy range, you may still be in a healthy place.
- If you carry high muscle mass, formula estimates may read low for you.
Healthy weight is more than a calculator number
Use this tool as a starting point, then combine it with real health markers:
- Waist circumference and body-fat trend
- Blood pressure and resting heart rate
- Energy levels, sleep quality, and recovery
- Strength, endurance, and mobility
- Lab markers discussed with your doctor
A man who lifts regularly may be healthy above “ideal weight,” while someone sedentary may need to focus more on body composition than scale weight.
Example: 5'10" male
For a man around 5'10" (178 cm), ideal body weight estimates often land around the mid-70s kg range, depending on formula. In pounds, that is commonly around the mid-160s. BMI healthy range for this height is broader.
This is exactly why range-based thinking is more practical than aiming for one fixed scale target.
How to use your result in a realistic plan
If your goal is fat loss
- Target a gradual deficit (not crash dieting).
- Keep protein intake high and resistance train 2-4x/week.
- Aim for consistency over speed.
If your goal is muscle gain
- Use a small calorie surplus.
- Follow progressive overload in training.
- Track waist and performance, not only body weight.
If your goal is maintenance
- Stay in a stable range where energy and performance feel good.
- Adjust based on lifestyle, stress, sleep, and activity changes.
Important note
This calculator is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice. If you have chronic conditions, are underweight, or are making a significant body-composition change, talk with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized guidance.