{"id":2740,"date":"2026-10-08T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/?p=2740"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:07:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T05:37:23","slug":"ideal-body-weight-formulas-explained-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/ideal-body-weight-formulas-explained-with-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideal Body Weight Formulas Explained with Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background:#f2f7fb;border-left:4px solid #2271b1;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:4px;\">\n<p><strong>Quick Answer:<\/strong> The main ideal body weight formulas are Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi. Each adds a set number of kg for every inch above 5 feet, with different starting weights for men and women. They give close but not equal answers, so compare them with the Indian BMI range of 18.5 to 22.9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four formulas are in common use, and all start from 5 feet of height.<\/li>\n<li>Devine and Hamwi give higher results, while Miller and Robinson are lower for women.<\/li>\n<li>The same person can see a gap of 3 to 6 kg between formulas.<\/li>\n<li>Indian BMI cutoffs of 23 and 25 make the healthy ceiling lower than Western charts.<\/li>\n<li>Formulas give estimates, so confirm with a doctor or dietitian.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you search for your ideal weight, you will meet names such as Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi. They sound like complicated medical tools, but each one is a short line of arithmetic. Once you see how they work, you can run them on paper in two minutes and understand why one website says 62 kg while another says 66 kg for the same height.<\/p>\n<p>This article explains each formula in plain words, shows worked examples for Indian men and women, compares their strengths and weaknesses, and tells you how to combine them with Indian BMI cutoffs. If you want to skip the maths, try this online <a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/calculators\/body-weight-calculator\/\">ideal weight calculator<\/a> that runs the formulas together.<\/p>\n<h2>Where these formulas came from<\/h2>\n<p>All four formulas were created between 1964 and 1983 by doctors and researchers in the West. Dr B. J. Devine wrote his in 1974 to help calculate drug doses for patients. Dr G. J. Hamwi published his earlier, in 1964, as a quick rule of thumb. Dr J. D. Robinson (1983) and Dr D. R. Miller (1983) then adjusted the numbers after studying larger groups.<\/p>\n<p>None of them was designed as a personal fitness goal, and none was built on Indian data. That is why Indian doctors use them only as a first estimate. The Indian consensus guidelines for Asians, followed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in its obesity programmes, set a tighter BMI healthy band of 18.5 to 22.9, because Indians tend to store more fat around the abdomen at lower weights.<\/p>\n<h2>The four formulas explained<\/h2>\n<p>In every case, height is measured in inches above 5 feet (60 inches). To get inches from centimetres, divide by 2.54. The answer is in kg.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Formula<\/th>\n<th>Men<\/th>\n<th>Women<\/th>\n<th>Typical feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Devine (1974)<\/td>\n<td>50 + 2.3 x inches<\/td>\n<td>45.5 + 2.3 x inches<\/td>\n<td>Most used in hospitals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Robinson (1983)<\/td>\n<td>52 + 1.9 x inches<\/td>\n<td>49 + 1.7 x inches<\/td>\n<td>Gentler rise per inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Miller (1983)<\/td>\n<td>56.2 + 1.41 x inches<\/td>\n<td>53.1 + 1.36 x inches<\/td>\n<td>Highest start, slowest rise<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hamwi (1964)<\/td>\n<td>48 + 2.7 x inches<\/td>\n<td>45.4 + 2.2 x inches<\/td>\n<td>Steepest rise for men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Devine formula<\/h3>\n<p>Devine gives a man 50 kg for the first 5 feet and adds 2.3 kg for each extra inch. A woman starts at 45.5 kg and also adds 2.3 kg per inch. It is simple to remember and widely used, so many calculators use it as the default.<\/p>\n<h3>Robinson formula<\/h3>\n<p>Robinson starts a man at 52 kg and adds 1.9 kg per inch, while a woman starts at 49 kg and adds 1.7 kg per inch. Because the weight climbs more slowly, taller people get lower numbers than with Devine.<\/p>\n<h3>Miller formula<\/h3>\n<p>Miller starts higher, at 56.2 kg for men and 53.1 kg for women, but adds only 1.41 and 1.36 kg per inch. For people close to 5 feet, Miller gives the highest answer. For tall people, it gives the lowest.<\/p>\n<h3>Hamwi formula<\/h3>\n<p>Hamwi begins at 48 kg for men and 45.4 kg for women. It then adds 2.7 kg per inch for men and 2.2 kg per inch for women. The steep rise for men means tall men get the highest numbers here.<\/p>\n<h3>The BMI-based range<\/h3>\n<p>Strictly speaking, this is not a formula for one weight, but it is the most useful check. Square your height in metres, then multiply by 18.5 and by 22.9. The two results are the lowest and highest healthy weights under Indian cutoffs. Where the four formulas disagree, the BMI range tells you which results are acceptable.<\/p>\n<h2>Worked examples from India<\/h2>\n<h3>Example 1: Vikram, 31, sales manager in Delhi, 180 cm<\/h3>\n<p>Vikram is 180 cm, which is 70.87 inches, so 10.87 inches above 5 feet. His results are as follows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Devine: 50 + (2.3 x 10.87) = 75.0 kg<\/li>\n<li>Robinson: 52 + (1.9 x 10.87) = 72.7 kg<\/li>\n<li>Miller: 56.2 + (1.41 x 10.87) = 71.5 kg<\/li>\n<li>Hamwi: 48 + (2.7 x 10.87) = 77.3 kg<\/li>\n<li>BMI range: 1.80 squared is 3.24, so 59.9 to 74.2 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The four formulas spread across almost 6 kg, from 71.5 to 77.3 kg. Hamwi and Devine both land above the Indian BMI ceiling of 74.2 kg. Vikram weighs 85 kg, a BMI of 26.2. A safe goal for him is 72 to 74 kg, which sits in the overlap of Robinson, Miller and the BMI range.<\/p>\n<h3>Example 2: Sneha, 29, nurse in Kochi, 160 cm<\/h3>\n<p>Sneha is 160 cm, or 62.99 inches, so 2.99 inches above 5 feet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Devine: 45.5 + (2.3 x 2.99) = 52.4 kg<\/li>\n<li>Robinson: 49 + (1.7 x 2.99) = 54.1 kg<\/li>\n<li>Miller: 53.1 + (1.36 x 2.99) = 57.2 kg<\/li>\n<li>Hamwi: 45.4 + (2.2 x 2.99) = 52.0 kg<\/li>\n<li>BMI range: 2.56 times 18.5 and 22.9, so 47.4 to 58.6 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All four formulas fall within the BMI range, which is reassuring. Sneha weighs 64 kg, a BMI of 25.0, which is in the obese band for Indians even though many Western charts would call it only overweight. A target of 54 to 57 kg is realistic, which means losing around 7 to 10 kg over six to eight months.<\/p>\n<h3>Example 3: Imran, 36, shop owner in Hyderabad, 165 cm<\/h3>\n<p>Imran is 165 cm, or 64.96 inches, so 4.96 inches above 5 feet. Devine gives 61.4 kg, Robinson gives 61.4 kg, Hamwi gives 61.4 kg and Miller gives 63.2 kg. Here the formulas agree closely. The BMI range is 2.7225 times 18.5 and 22.9, which is 50.4 to 62.3 kg.<\/p>\n<p>Imran weighs 70 kg, a BMI of 25.7. His goal is about 62 kg, a loss of 8 kg. Because he sits all day in the shop, he should add walking after dinner and cut sweet chai from three cups a day to one.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of using formulas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>They are quick, free and need only height and sex.<\/li>\n<li>They let you compare yourself against a standard, not against a neighbour.<\/li>\n<li>They give a starting point for a dietitian to set calorie goals.<\/li>\n<li>Using several formulas together shows a realistic range.<\/li>\n<li>They are easy to repeat each year to track changes in your goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Challenges and limitations<\/h2>\n<p>The first limit is that the formulas ignore body composition. A kabaddi player with high muscle mass and an office worker with a soft belly can share the same height and same formula result. The second limit is age. A 60 year old and a 25 year old get the same answer, though older people lose muscle and may be healthier at slightly higher weight, as long as waist and blood tests are normal.<\/p>\n<p>Third, the formulas were built mostly on Western populations, so they do not reflect the Indian pattern of fat storage. Fourth, they break down for short people. A woman of 148 cm has a negative number of inches above 5 feet, so the formula gives a value below the starting weight, which can be confusing. The ICMR-NIN guidance on healthy weight focuses on BMI and waist size, not on a single formula, for that reason.<\/p>\n<h2>Common mistakes to avoid<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Taking the highest result as the goal.<\/strong> Pick a figure inside the BMI range, not just the most flattering formula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forgetting to subtract 60 inches.<\/strong> The formulas count only inches above 5 feet, so using full height gives a very large wrong number.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rounding height too much.<\/strong> A difference of 2 cm changes the answer by almost 2 kg in some formulas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using the wrong sex row.<\/strong> Men and women have different starting weights, so check the row twice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ignoring waist size.<\/strong> Indian guidance flags a waist above 90 cm in men and above 80 cm in women as a risk, whatever the formula says.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treating the result as a medical order.<\/strong> Formulas are estimates, and they cannot replace a doctor&#8217;s advice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Best practices<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Run at least two formulas and note where they agree.<\/li>\n<li>Always check against the Indian BMI band of 18.5 to 22.9.<\/li>\n<li>Record your waist at the navel once a month along with your weight in kg.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the balanced plate in the ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians, with vegetables, pulses, whole grains and small amounts of oil.<\/li>\n<li>Set goals in steps of 3 to 5 kg, and celebrate each step.<\/li>\n<li>Re-run the numbers after big life changes, such as pregnancy or a new training plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p><strong>Key takeaway:<\/strong> The four formulas are a starting point and they often differ by several kg, so use them together with the Indian BMI range and your waist size.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi are just short pieces of arithmetic. They differ in how fast the weight rises per inch, which is why tall people see bigger gaps. The best approach is to calculate two or three, find the overlap, and test it against the Indian BMI range and your waist measurement. If you are new to the idea, our step-by-step guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/how-to-calculate-ideal-body-weight-step-by-step-india\/\">how to calculate ideal body weight<\/a> walks through the whole process with simple examples.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: This tool and article give estimates only and are not medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n<div data-dtk-related=\"1\" style=\"background:#f8f9fb;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 20px;margin:28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"><strong>Related tools &amp; guides on DigiToolkit<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/calculators\/body-weight-calculator\/\">Try the free Body Weight Calculator &rarr;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/how-to-calculate-ideal-body-weight-step-by-step-india\/\">How to Calculate Ideal Body Weight Step by Step (India)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/what-is-ideal-body-weight-simple-guide-india\/\">What Is Ideal Body Weight? A Simple Guide for India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/body-weight-calculator-free-online-tool-guide-india\/\">Body Weight Calculator: Free Online Tool Guide for India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/ideal-body-weight-examples-for-beginners-india\/\">Ideal Body Weight Examples for Beginners in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/calorie-deficit-formula-explained\/\">Calorie Deficit Formula Explained with Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/body-fat-percentage-chart-indian-men-women\/\">Body Fat Percentage Chart: Healthy Ranges for Indian Men &amp; Women<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitoolkit.in\/blog\/category\/health-fitness\/\">More Health &amp;amp; Fitness guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Which formula is most accurate for Indians?<\/strong><br \/>None of the four was built on Indian data, so none is perfectly accurate. Many Indian doctors prefer the BMI range of 18.5 to 22.9 with a waist check. Using a formula together with that range gives a safer estimate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why do the formulas give different answers?<\/strong><br \/>Each was built from different groups of people, in different years. They start from different base weights and add different kg per inch. That is why results can differ by 3 to 6 kg for taller people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do these formulas work for children and teenagers?<\/strong><br \/>No, they were designed for adults aged 18 and above. Children grow at different speeds, so doctors use growth charts instead. The Indian Academy of Paediatrics and the National Health Portal share such charts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is Devine better than Robinson?<\/strong><br \/>Devine is more popular because it is easy to remember and common in hospitals. Robinson gives lower figures for tall people, which can suit Indian cutoffs better. Neither is better in every case, so comparing both is wise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Should athletes use these formulas?<\/strong><br \/>Athletes and regular weight trainers carry more muscle, so formulas may call them overweight when they are not. They should rely on body fat percentage and waist size, measured by a trained professional. The result from a calculator is only a rough guide.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which formula is most accurate for Indians?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"None of the four was built on Indian data, so none is perfectly accurate. Many Indian doctors prefer the BMI range of 18.5 to 22.9 with a waist check. 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