Healthy weight range
Weight range by BMI 18.5–24.9 (WHO) plus Devine and Hamwi ideal body weight for drug dosing.
About this calculator
Three reference points: healthy range by BMI 18.5–24.9 for overall assessment, Devine (1974) for drugs distributing in lean body mass, Hamwi (1964) as a historical alternative.
Source
Formula version: who-devine-hamwi-v1
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Calculators
- Body Mass Index (BMI)Body mass index from height and weight with WHO classification.
- Ideal Body Weight (Devine Formula)Ideal and adjusted body weight for drug dosing.
- Daily calorie target for weight lossDaily calorie target for desired weekly weight loss, factoring in BMR, activity, and a safe intake floor.
- Body fat percentage (US Navy method)Body fat percentage from neck, waist, and hip circumferences. Validated against hydrostatic weighing.