Ideal Weight Calculator for Men
Find a healthy target weight for your height as a man. The calculator compares four clinical formulas and shows the Indian BMI healthy range, which is often the most relevant for South Asian men. Enter your height to see your ideal-weight range.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal weight for a man?+
It depends on height. For example, the formulas put a healthy weight for a man of 5'8" (173 cm) at roughly 64–72 kg, with the Indian BMI range giving a similar band. Enter your exact height for your range. Muscular men may sit above the formula weight without excess fat.
How is ideal body weight calculated?+
The calculator uses four recognised formulas — Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi — which estimate a healthy weight from your height and sex. Because they were developed on Western populations, it also shows the healthy-weight range from the Indian BMI band (18.5–22.9), which is often more relevant for South Asians.
Is there one correct ideal weight?+
No. 'Ideal weight' is a range, not a single number — the formulas give slightly different values, and a healthy weight depends on your build, muscle mass and body composition, not just height. Use the range as a guide.
Why is the healthy weight range lower for Indians?+
South Asians tend to carry more body fat and visceral fat at a given BMI, so Indian guidelines use a lower healthy BMI band (18.5–22.9) and an overweight cut-off of 23. That makes the Indian BMI-based range a better health target than Western formulas alone.
Should I aim for my ideal weight exactly?+
Treat it as a direction, not a precise target. Health depends more on body composition, fitness, diet and waist size than on hitting an exact number. If you're far outside the range, focus on gradual, sustainable change.