There are a number of different variables that make it difficult to calculate your precise perfect body weight. The Devine Formula invented by Dr. BJ Devine is the most popular formula applied to your height and frame to determine an approximation of what your ideal weight would be. This information is for educational purposes only, and should not be the basis for any weight-gain or weight-loss plan before consulting a physician. If you are currently happy with your body, do not be dissuaded if you calculate an ideal weight different than your current weight.
Step 1
Find your height in inches. If you do not already know your height, measure yourself or enlist the aid of a friend to measure you with measuring tape.
Step 2
Subtract 5 ft. or 60 in. from you total height. Multiply this number by five. For instance, if you are 6 ft. 2 in. tall, subtract 60 in. to arrive at 14 in. Then, multiply 14 by five to arrive at 70.
Step 3
Add your number to 100 if you are a woman or 110 if you are a man. For example, a man who is 6 ft. 2 in. tall would add 110 to 70 to arrive at 180.
Step 4
Wrap your middle finger and thumb around your wrist. If your finger and thumb overlap, you have a small frame. If your finger and thumb touch, you have a medium-sized frame. If you finger and thumb do not touch, you have a large frame.
Step 5
Multiply the number you calculated by 0.1 if you have a small or large frame. Subtract the new number from the previous number if you have a small frame, or add the two numbers together if you have a large frame. For instance, a man who is 6 ft. 2 in. tall who has a large frame would multiply 180 by 0.1 to arrive at 18. He would then add 180 to 18 to arrive at 198. This is his ideal body weight in pounds.
Tips and Warnings
- The Devine formula only produces an accurate estimation in individuals taller than 5 feet. Shorter individuals should not use the Devine formula, and should instead rely on advice from their doctors. Use a body weight calculator to save you the work of performing mathematic calculations.
- The Devine formula produces an estimate of your ideal body weight only, and does not take into account a number of other variables that may influence what your own personal ideal body weight is. If you have concerns about your body weight, consult a physician for advice.
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