Healthy Weight Calculator
Calculate evidence-based healthy weight boundaries for your exact height
Target weight bounds for 175 cm stature
Mathematical Formula & Scientific Methodology
Formula: WHO Normal Weight Boundaries
Weight_min = 18.5 × H², Weight_max = 24.9 × H²Inverts the BMI equation to solve for body mass between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m².
Model Assumptions
- Standard adult demographic parameters
Variables & Standard Units
| Symbol | Physiological Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| H | Height in meters | m |
Scientific Limitations
- Elite resistance athletes may exceed upper boundary with low body fat
Peer-Reviewed Scientific Citations
Obesity: preventing and managing the global epidemic. Report of a WHO consultation (2000)
World Health Organization (2000) — WHO Technical Report Series, 894, 1-253
Key Finding: Standard international adult BMI classifications: Underweight (<18.5), Normal (18.5-24.9), Overweight (25.0-29.9), Obesity Class I (30.0-34.9), Class II (35.0-39.9), Class III (>=40.0).
Frequently Asked Questions
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