Ideal-weight calculator
See a healthy-weight range for your height in kg or pounds, with current BMI context and a midpoint reference.
Calculate a healthy-weight range
There is no single ideal weight. EKCal shows the adult BMI 18.5–24.9 range and a midpoint at BMI 22 for practical reference.
Your estimate
| Healthy range | — |
| BMI 22 midpoint | — |
| Current BMI | — |
| Difference from range | — |
Change any input to update the estimate.
Healthy range versus ideal weight
The phrase “ideal weight” can suggest a precision that does not exist. EKCal calculates the weight corresponding to adult BMI values 18.5 and 24.9, then shows the BMI 22 midpoint only as an easy reference.
Choose a goal inside the range thoughtfully
Comfort, strength, waist measurement, medical advice and sustainable habits matter more than aiming for the lowest possible number. A first goal may be a modest percentage change rather than the final range.
Who should not use this as a target?
This adult calculator is not designed for children, teenagers, pregnancy, bodybuilders or people with conditions affecting fluid balance or body composition.
Frequently asked questions
What is my ideal weight?
There is no universal ideal. A BMI-based healthy range is more honest than one exact number.
Why does EKCal use BMI 22 as a midpoint?
It is simply near the middle of the standard adult healthy BMI range and is shown as a neutral reference, not a prescription.
Does sex change the BMI healthy-weight range?
Standard adult BMI categories use the same cutoffs for men and women, though body composition can differ.
Should athletes use ideal-weight formulas?
Athletes and muscular adults may need body composition and performance context rather than a BMI-only target.
Method and sources
EKCal provides planning estimates, not diagnosis or treatment. Results should be checked against real-world trends and adjusted gradually.