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Healthy Weight Calculator

Find the healthy weight range for your height.

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Inputs

Adjust the assumptions to match your scenario. Results update instantly.

Results

Primary outputs and comparison insights are built from the current inputs.

Minimum healthy weight (kg)

56.66

Lower bound of healthy BMI range.

Maximum healthy weight (kg)

76.26

Upper bound of healthy BMI range (24.9).

Midpoint weight (kg)

66.46

Midpoint of the healthy range.

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How this calculator works

The Healthy Weight Calculator shows the healthy weight range for your height based on the standard BMI range of 18.5–24.9. Enter height (cm) and bmi lower bound to estimate minimum healthy weight (kg), maximum healthy weight (kg), and midpoint weight (kg). The calculator updates instantly and adds a comparison table plus chart so you can test the sensitivity of the result before you use it in a decision.

Quick guide

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Inputs

  • Your height in centimeters.
  • Lower BMI threshold for healthy range (standard is 18.5).

Outputs

  • Lower bound of healthy BMI range.
  • Upper bound of healthy BMI range (24.9).
  • Midpoint of the healthy range.

Assumptions

  • Uses the BMI-based healthy range.
  • Does not account for age, gender, or muscle mass.

Tips

  • Use alongside body fat measurements for a fuller picture.
  • Athletes may fall outside this range and still be healthy.

Formula guide

Use these formulas to audit the output or explain it to someone else.

2 formulas

Min Weight = 18.5 × (Height in m)²
Max Weight = 24.9 × (Height in m)²

Usage examples

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Example

2 inputs3 outputs

Height-based range

Inputs

  • Example input Height (cm): 170
  • Example input BMI lower bound: --

Outputs

  • Example result Minimum healthy weight (kg): 53.46
  • Example result Maximum healthy weight (kg): 71.96
  • Example result Midpoint weight (kg): 62.71

For 170cm, the healthy range is roughly 53-72kg, but individual factors matter too.

Healthy range by height

5 of 5 rows
Height (cm)Minimum healthy weight (kg)Maximum healthy weight (kg)
16047.3663.74
17053.4671.96
17556.6676.26
18059.9480.68
19066.7989.89

BMI-based ranges don't account for muscle mass or body composition.

Weight range by height

Highest: 190 (78.34)Lowest: 160 (55.55)
Height (cm)Midpoint weight (kg)

Focus point

160

55.55

Position

#1 of 5

Original order

Share of total

16.66%

Total: 333.37

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BMI-based ranges don't account for muscle mass or body composition.

References

  • WHO BMI classification
  • Healthy weight guidelines

FAQ

Common questions

What does the Healthy Weight Calculator do?

The Healthy Weight Calculator shows the healthy weight range for your height based on the standard BMI range of 18.5–24.9. Enter height (cm) and bmi lower bound to estimate minimum healthy weight (kg), maximum healthy weight (kg), and midpoint weight (kg). The calculator updates instantly and adds a comparison table plus chart so you can test the sensitivity of the result before you use it in a decision. It is part of our fitness & health toolkit.

What inputs do I need?

Typical inputs include Your height in centimeters., Lower BMI threshold for healthy range (standard is 18.5)..

How are the results calculated?

We follow the formulas and assumptions outlined in the "How this calculator works" section. You will see outputs like Lower bound of healthy BMI range., Upper bound of healthy BMI range (24.9)., Midpoint of the healthy range..

Can I share or download the results?

Use the Copy link or Print buttons to share your results. If a table or chart appears, you can download the data as CSV.

Is my data stored?

No. Calculations run in your browser and we do not store your inputs.