Healthy Weight Range Calculator
Find your healthy weight range
Formula
Min Weight = 18.5 × height²
Max Weight = 24.9 × height²
Based on healthy BMI range
BMI Guidelines
| Underweight | <18.5 |
| Healthy | 18.5-24.9 |
| Overweight | 25-29.9 |
| Obese | 30+ |
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Complete Guide to Healthy Weight Range Calculator
A healthy weight range is based on BMI guidelines - the range where your BMI falls between 18.5 and 24.9. This range is associated with the lowest risk of weight-related health problems for most people.
Why a Range, Not a Number?
There's no single "perfect" weight. Healthy weight depends on many factors including muscle mass, bone density, age, and body composition. The range gives you flexibility to find what works for your body.
Limitations of Weight Ranges
- Athletes may be healthy above the range due to muscle
- Older adults may do better in the higher part of the range
- Different ethnicities may have different optimal ranges
- Body composition matters more than weight alone
Using Your Range
If you're outside the healthy range, aim to move toward it gradually (0.5-1 kg per week). If you're within range, focus on maintaining through sustainable habits. If you're at a healthy weight but still concerned, look at body composition.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's based on BMI 18.5-24.9 multiplied by your height squared. This range is statistically associated with lowest health risks, though individual factors may shift your optimal weight.
Not necessarily. The entire range is considered healthy. Some people thrive at the higher end, especially those with more muscle mass or larger frames.
The middle is a reasonable target, but don't fixate on one number. Being anywhere in the range is healthy. Focus on sustainable habits rather than hitting an exact weight.
BMI ranges don't fit everyone. Athletes, older adults, and certain ethnicities may be healthy outside standard ranges. Consider body fat percentage and health markers, not just weight.
The BMI formula doesn't change, but some research suggests slightly higher BMIs may be protective in older adults. Discuss optimal weight with your doctor as you age.
Aim for 0.5-1 kg per week through sustainable changes. Rapid weight loss often leads to muscle loss and regain. Slow and steady is more effective long-term.
Yes. You can have a healthy weight but high body fat and low muscle. This is why body composition matters more than weight alone. Consider strength training.