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Divine Formula Ideal Body Weight by Height Calculator

Male: 50+2.3×(H_in−60); Female: 45.5+2.3×(H_in−60).

Calculates ideal body weight (IBW) using the Divine formula (1974), widely used in clinical dosing. Height input in centimetres, output in kg.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
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  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Male IBW = 50 + 2.3×(H_in−60); Female IBW = 45.5 + 2.3×(H_in−60); H_in = H_cm/2.54

In depth

Calculates ideal body weight (IBW) using the Divine formula (1974), widely used in clinical dosing. Height input in centimetres, output in kg.