Devine Height-Based Reference Weight
Calculate a Devine reference using height and an equation sex coefficient. Since current weight, body composition and circumstances are not collected, the ideal-weight label should not become a personal health or appearance target.
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- Nothing is uploaded
- No signup; device limits apply
Numbers stay on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.
How to use this tool
Choose metric or US units and enter height. The equation starts at 50 kg for male or 45.5 kg for female at 60 inches, adding 2.3 kg for each inch above that height.
Results and examples
The output is one equation value, not an entire healthy-weight range. Extrapolation below the reference height and any drug-dosing use require separate professional judgement.
Worked example
A male height of 70 inches gives 50 + 2.3 × 10 = 73 kg.
Limitations
- The original purpose and validation population still need primary-literature review.
- Children, pregnancy, muscularity and individual treatment goals are not represented.
Fields
| Field | Guidance and constraints |
|---|---|
| Units | kg and cm / lb and inches |
| Sex | Female / Male |
| Height | Accepted range: 147–213 · Input step: 0.1 |
Data handling
Processing stays in the current browser tab; the site does not upload tool input for the calculation itself.
Frequently asked questions
Should I lose weight to this number?
No. It is not a prescribed personal target.
Why is current weight absent?
This equation uses only height and the sex coefficient.
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