Desirable Body Weight Calculator

Bmi desirable body weight calculator desirable body weight calculator   Calculate your ideal body weight with our fitness and tools. Use the  ideal body weight calculator  and body mass index ( BMI ) tool to make your fitness plan IBW Estimated ideal body weight in (kg) Males: IBW = 50 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet. Females: IBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch over 5 feet. ABW Estimated adjusted body weight (kg) If the actual body weight is greater than 30% of the calculated IBW, calculate the adjusted body weight (ABW):  ABW = IBW + 0.4(actual weight - IBW) The IBW and ABW are used to calculate medication dosages when the patient is obese. This formula only applies to persons 60 inches (152 cm) or taller.  If calculating by hand use formula as shown (inches & kilograms).  Examples Example 1 Calculate the ideal body weight (IBW) of a man who is 64 inches tall and weighs 70 kilograms.  If this man is obese (> ...