Why do different formulas (Devine, Robinson, Hamwi) give different answers?
Each formula was derived from different historical clinical populations and clinical medication dosing studies, creating slight variations.
A healthy weight range based on height, age and gender.
Estimates healthy body weight ranges based on clinical epidemiological equations including Devine, Robinson, Miller, and Hamwi formulas.
Devine Formula: Men = 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet | Women = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet
Calculates the statistical midpoint weight associated with minimum all-cause mortality for a given adult height and biological frame.
Inputs: Sex = Male | Height = 5 feet 10 inches (10 inches above 5 feet)
Summary: Height = 5'10" | Devine Ideal = 73.0 kg | Recommended Healthy Range = 58 kg to 77 kg
Each formula was derived from different historical clinical populations and clinical medication dosing studies, creating slight variations.
Measure your wrist circumference: for a male over 5'5", a wrist under 6.5" is small frame, 6.5"-7.5" is medium, and over 7.5" is large frame.
Yes, an individual with high lean muscle mass and low visceral fat can exceed their ideal weight while remaining in peak cardiovascular health.