Ideal Body Weight Calculator Female

Female Ideal Body Weight Equation:

\[ IBW = 45.5 + 2.3 \times (height_{in} - 60) \]

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1. What is Ideal Body Weight?

Ideal Body Weight (IBW) is an estimate of healthy weight range based on height. For females, the standard equation is: IBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet (60 inches).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the female ideal body weight equation:

\[ IBW = 45.5 + 2.3 \times (height_{in} - 60) \]

Where:

\( height_{in} \) — Height in inches
45.5 — Base weight in kg for a female 5 feet tall (60 inches)
2.3 — Weight added per inch over 5 feet

Note: For heights ≤60 inches, the IBW is simply 45.5 kg.

3. Importance of Ideal Body Weight

Details: IBW is used clinically for nutritional assessment, medication dosing, and determining appropriate weight ranges for various medical procedures.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter height in inches (1 foot = 12 inches). For example, 5'5" = 65 inches.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this equation suitable for all women?
A: This provides a general estimate. Athletes with high muscle mass or those with different body compositions may fall outside this range.

Q2: What about metric measurements?
A: Convert cm to inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm) before using the calculator.

Q3: How does this differ from male IBW?
A: Male IBW uses 50 kg as base weight + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet.

Q4: What's the healthy range around IBW?
A: Typically ±10-15% of IBW is considered healthy, but consult a healthcare provider.

Q5: Are there more precise methods?
A: Body composition analysis (like DEXA scans) provide more accurate assessments of healthy weight.