Healthy Weight Calculator
Calculate your healthy weight range based on your height, gender, and frame size.
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Concept
Healthy Weight Formula
The healthy weight calculation is based on the Hamwi method, which provides a general guideline for ideal body weight based on height and gender.
Formula:
For men: 48 kg + 2.7 kg per inch over 5 feet
For women: 45.5 kg + 2.2 kg per inch over 5 feet
For women: 45.5 kg + 2.2 kg per inch over 5 feet
Steps
How to Calculate Healthy Weight
To calculate your healthy weight range, follow these steps:
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1Measure your height in centimeters
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2Determine your frame size (small, medium, or large)
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3Apply the Hamwi formula based on your gender
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4Adjust for frame size to get your healthy weight range
Considerations
Frame Size Considerations
Frame size is an important factor in determining your healthy weight range:
Small Frame
10% below the base weight
Suitable for people with smaller bone structure.
Medium Frame
Base weight
Standard reference for most people.
Large Frame
10% above the base weight
Appropriate for people with larger bone structure.
Important
Limitations
While this calculator provides a useful guideline, it has some limitations:
- Does not account for muscle mass or body composition
- May not be suitable for athletes or bodybuilders
- Does not consider factors like age or ethnicity
- Should be used as part of a comprehensive health assessment
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