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Devine Formula Ideal Weight Calculator
Calculate ideal body weight using the Devine formula (1974), one of the most widely used IBW formulas in clinical settings.
Mass and weight unit conversions follow NIST SI standards, BIPM international measurement definitions, and ISO 80000-4 mechanics quantitiesReview is current.Reviewed: March 2025Full Methodology
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Average Male
Calculate ideal weight for a 170 cm male using all formulas.
Key values: 170 cm · Male · Average of All
Petite Female
Calculate ideal weight for a 5'4" female with a small frame.
Key values: 5 ft 4 in · Female · Small frame
Athletic Build
Calculate ideal weight for a tall male with a large frame.
Key values: 185 cm · Male · Large frame
Devine Formula Ideal Weight Calculator
The Devine formula, developed in 1974 by Dr. B.J. Devine, is one of the most commonly used formulas for calculating ideal body weight, particularly in clinical and pharmaceutical settings for drug dosing calculations.
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