Ideal Body Weight (IBW) Formulas
- Devine Formula (Men): 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet
- Devine Formula (Women): 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet
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Ideal Weight Calculator & Medical Formulas Guide
Calculate your healthy target body weight using Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas based on height and frame size.
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