What is an Ideal Body Weight (IBW)?
Ideal Body Weight (IBW) was initially introduced to estimate dosages for medical use, and the formulas that calculate it are generally based on height and gender. There is no single "perfect" weight, which is why our calculator provides a healthy range.
Limitations
It's important to remember that these formulas do not take muscle mass or body frame size into account. A highly muscular athlete might be considered "overweight" by these formulas despite having very low body fat.