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Healthy weight range calculator
Calculate a screening weight range from height and selected BMI limits.
On this page
Lower screening weight53.46KG
Upper screening weight71.96KG
Calculator controls
How to calculate
Calculate a screening weight range from height and selected BMI limits.
Lower screening weight = low*height^2; Upper screening weight = high*height^2
Worked example
Height (m): 1.7; Lower BMI: 18.5; Upper BMI: 24.9.
Lower screening weight: 53.46 kg; Upper screening weight: 71.96 kg.
Assumptions and limits
This is a BMI screening range, not a diagnosis or personalized treatment target.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Calculate a screening weight range from height and selected BMI limits. The displayed figures use the inputs and formula shown on this page.
When this tool is useful
Use the healthy weight range to compare a scenario, check an estimate, or verify a manual calculation.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Height (m) | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Lower BMI | Enter a number of at least 10 and no more than 60. |
| Upper BMI | Enter a number of at least 10 and no more than 60. |
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before using the healthy weight range result?
This is a BMI screening range, not a diagnosis or personalized treatment target.
Is this healthy weight range result exact?
It is exact for the stated mathematical model and entered values. Real-world results can differ when rates, timing, fees, definitions or measurement conditions differ.