What is a healthy weight?
Healthy weight is commonly estimated using the BMI range associated with lower health risk for many adults.
How is healthy weight calculated?
The formula is weight = BMI x height^2. This calculator uses BMI 18.5 to 24.9 to create the range.
Healthy weight vs ideal weight
Healthy weight is a range based on BMI, while ideal weight calculators usually return one formula-based estimate.
Limitations of healthy weight ranges
BMI does not directly measure body fat, muscle mass, body shape, age, sex, ethnicity, or health status.