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Healthy Weight Range Calculator
See the weight range that matches a healthy BMI band for your height.
Healthy Weight Range Calculator
Enter your height to see the healthy-weight range.
This tool is for education and general interest only. It is not a medical device and must not be used to diagnose, treat or make health decisions. Always consult a qualified professional.
How to use it
- Step 1Enter your height in centimetres.
- Step 2Read the matching healthy weight range.
- Step 3Compare with the BMI calculator for context.
What is a healthy weight range?
There is no single "ideal" weight. Instead, health guidance describes a range of weights that fit a healthy Body Mass Index for your height.
This tool works backwards from the healthy BMI band (18.5 to 24.9) to show the matching weight range in kilograms.
Weight is only part of the picture
Muscle, bone density, age and where fat is stored all matter. Two people at the same weight can have very different health profiles.
Use the BMI calculator alongside this, and read our nutrition and growth and development guides.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
No. Health guidance uses a range, and many factors beyond weight affect health.
No. Children and teenagers use age- and sex-specific growth charts, not adult BMI ranges.
BMI-based ranges can misclassify very muscular people, since muscle is dense. Consider it a rough guide.
Understand the science
Go beyond the numbers
Every tool pairs with a guide that explains the biology behind it in plain language.