A healthy weight for your height is
What is a healthy weight for my height?
Rather than a single “ideal” number, health experts describe a healthy weight range for your height — the weights that fall in the healthy BMI band of 18.5 to 24.9. This calculator turns your height into that range in both kilograms and pounds, so you have a sensible target zone rather than one rigid figure.
This is a general range based on height alone, not medical advice. It doesn’t account for muscle, frame size, age or health conditions, so a healthy person can sit slightly outside it. Use it as a guide and talk to a doctor about the right target for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why a range instead of one ideal weight?
Old formulas gave a single number, but bodies differ in muscle and frame. A healthy range (BMI 18.5–24.9) is more realistic and is how modern guidance is framed.
Should I aim for the bottom of the range?
Not necessarily. Anywhere in the range is considered healthy; where you feel and function best matters more than hitting the lowest number.
Does this work for very muscular people?
Less well — muscle is dense, so athletes may sit above the range while being lean and healthy. Body-fat percentage is a better measure for them.
How is the range calculated?
It multiplies the healthy BMI limits (18.5 and 24.9) by your height in metres squared, giving the lower and upper healthy weights for your height.