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Ideal Body Weight Calculator

Live answer73.2 kgDevine estimate for 178 cm is 73.2 kg. BMI 18.5-24.9 range: 58.6-78.9 kg.

Formula sexHeight (cm)

Live result73.2 kgDevine estimate for 178 cm is 73.2 kg. BMI 18.5-24.9 range: 58.6-78.9 kg.

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Devine IBW kg = 50 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for male formula, or 45.5 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for female formula.

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Ideal Body Weight Calculator: 73.2 kg. Devine estimate for 178 cm is 73.2 kg. BMI 18.5-24.9 range: 58.6-78.9 kg.

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Devine IBW kg = 50 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for male formula, or 45.5 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for female formula.

Apply the formulaDevine IBW kg = 50 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for male formula, or 45.5 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for female formula.73.2 kgDevine estimate for 178 cm is 73.2 kg. BMI 18.5-24.9 range: 58.6-78.9 kg.

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Formula sex: Male formula
Height: 178 cm

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73.2 kg

Devine estimate for 178 cm is 73.2 kg. BMI 18.5-24.9 range: 58.6-78.9 kg.

Answer: 73.2 kg
Live support: Devine estimate for 178 cm is 73.2 kg. BMI 18.5-24.9 range: 58.6-78.9 kg.

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Body composition, ethnicity, age, pregnancy, athlete status and clinical needs are not captured.
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Formula sex: Male formula
Height: 178 cm

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73.2 kgDevine estimate for 178 cm is 73.2 kg. BMI 18.5-24.9 range: 58.6-78.9 kg.

Inputs

Formula sex: Male formula
Height: 178 cm

Method

Devine IBW kg = 50 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for male formula, or 45.5 + 2.3 × inches over 5 ft for female formula.

A 178 cm adult is about 10.1 inches over 5 ft. Male Devine IBW is 50 + 2.3×10.1 = about 73.2 kg.

Assumptions

Adult screening formulas only.
Body composition, ethnicity, age, pregnancy, athlete status and clinical needs are not captured.
This is not a diagnosis or prescription.

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