Healthy weight range calculator
Enter just your height to see the weight range that puts an adult in the healthy BMI band.
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How to use it
- Enter height.
- The result appears straight away and updates as you edit.
- Copy the result, or copy a link that keeps the same values to share it.
How it is calculated
Lowest = 18.5 × height (m) squared, highest = 24.9 × height (m) squared, midpoint = 21.7 × height squared.
Example
Inputs: Height = 175 cm. Result: Lowest healthy weight: 56.7 kg; Highest healthy weight: 76.3 kg; Middle of the range: 66.5 kg.
Limits and caveats
- The range is for adults, not children or pregnancy.
- Some Asian guidelines put the upper limit at 23 instead of 24.9.
Questions about this tool
What is a healthy weight for 170 cm?
About 53.5 to 72 kg, since 1.70 squared is 2.89.
Is the range the same for men and women?
Yes. Adults of both sexes share the same healthy BMI band.
Why is the range so wide?
Frame and muscle differ from person to person, so any weight inside the band counts as healthy.