Healthy Weight Calculator · Practical guide
Ideal Weight for My Height and Frame Size
BMI sets the baseline range for your height; frame size then trims or extends it by roughly 10%.
At a glance
How It Works
Your ideal weight starts with the BMI healthy band of 18.5 to 24.9 applied to your height: Weight = BMI × Height². Frame size then adjusts the result — small frames subtract about 10% and large frames add about 10%, reflecting that bone structure changes what a healthy body weighs.
Interactive tool
Healthy Weight Calculator
Enter your own values, then compare the result with the examples below.
Results
Standard Ranges by Height (Medium Frame)
| Height | Healthy Weight Range |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 94.7 - 127.5 lb |
| 5'2" | 101.1 - 136.1 lb |
| 5'4" | 107.8 - 145.1 lb |
| 5'6" | 114.6 - 154.3 lb |
| 5'8" | 121.7 - 163.8 lb |
| 5'10" | 128.9 - 173.5 lb |
| 6'0" | 136.4 - 183.6 lb |
Applying the Frame Adjustment
Take 5'8": the standard range is 121.7-163.8 lb. A small frame shifts it to about 109.5-147.4 lb; a large frame to about 133.9-180.2 lb — a spread of more than 20 pounds between builds at the same height. Enter your height and frame in the calculator above for your own adjusted range.
Why Frame Size Matters
Two people of identical height can differ by 10% or more in skeleton mass alone. Ignoring frame size pushes broad-shouldered builds toward unrealistically light targets and slender builds toward unnecessarily heavy ones. The wrist test — whether your thumb and middle finger overlap, touch, or gap around the opposite wrist — is a quick frame estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ideal weight the same as healthy weight?
They overlap. Healthy weight is the full BMI 18.5-24.9 range; ideal weight usually means a point within that range matched to your frame, composition, and lifestyle.
Does gender change the ideal weight formula?
The BMI calculation is gender-neutral, so the standard range is the same for men and women at a given height. Frame size and body composition account for most practical differences.
Why is my ideal weight a range instead of one number?
Because healthy bodies vary. Muscle mass, age, and frame all shift the best weight for you, so a range is more honest than a single figure.
Should athletes use this calculator?
With caution. Dense muscle can push athletes above the standard range while staying lean; a body-fat measurement is a better guide for very muscular builds.