Use our free ideal weight calculator to find your healthy weight range based on your height.
An ideal weight calculator helps you determine a healthy weight range based on your height, gender, and body frame. This uses body mass index (BMI) as a starting point, adjusted for gender differences in body composition.
Remember that "ideal" weight is individual and depends on many factors including muscle mass, bone density, and overall health.
A healthy weight for most adults corresponds to a BMI of 18.5-24.9. For example, someone 5'6" (66 inches) tall would ideally weigh between 118-154 pounds. However, this is a general guideline and individual factors matter.
Muscle is denser than fat, meaning it takes up less space for the same weight. Someone with more muscle may weigh more but appear thinner and be healthier. Body composition matters more than just weight.
Working toward a healthier weight can improve many health markers, but the goal should be better health rather than hitting a specific number. Focus on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than rapid weight loss.
This calculator provides a general range based on BMI, which doesn't account for muscle mass, bone density, or individual body composition. Athletes and those with high muscle mass may fall outside these ranges but still be healthy.
Explore related tools to better understand your body composition: the BMI Calculator for body mass index, the Body Fat Calculator for body fat percentage, and the Lean Body Mass Calculator to track your muscle mass alongside your ideal weight goals.