Ideal Body Weight

 
Input
 
Height  
Sex Female (21.5)

 Male (23)

 
Result
 
 
IBW  
 
Decimal Precision  
 

 
Notes
  • The default unit of measure for weight is kilograms. Please verify that the correct unit of measure has been selected.
  • Ideal Body Weight for females is calculated for a Body Mass Index of 21.5.
  • Ideal Body Weight for males is calculated for a Body Mass Index of 23.

 
Equations used
 
IBW = Height2 * Sex

 

 
Calculation Details and Variables
  • Equation parameters such as Sex, have two or more discrete values that may be used in the calculation. The numbers in the parentheses, e.g. (21.5), represent the values that will be used.

 

 
 

 
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