How we worked it out
Updated as you change the numbers.
- Inches over 5 ft = 10. Each formula adds a set number of kilograms per inch to a base weight.
Method and assumptions
All four formulas start from a base weight at 5 ft and add a fixed amount per inch above it (Devine: 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch for men; 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for women). They were developed for clinical estimates and do not account for frame size or muscle. The BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 is shown for comparison.
Questions
What is the ideal weight for a 5 ft 10 in man?
About 155 to 165 lb depending on the formula; the healthy BMI range is about 129 to 174 lb.
Sources
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