Ideal Weight Calculator India – Find Your Healthy Weight
Your ideal weight is not a single number — it is a range based on your height and body composition. For Indians, the healthy weight range corresponds to BMI 18.5–22.9 (using Asian thresholds), which gives a specific kg range for every height. This calculator gives you your personal healthy weight range along with the exact amount to gain or lose to reach it.
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🇮🇳 Using Indian/Asian BMI thresholds — WHO recommends 23+ as overweight for South Asians (vs 25+ for Western populations). Toggle off for global WHO standards.
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Overweight
Asian / Indian threshold
Health Risk LevelModerate
•Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
•Elevated blood pressure
•Joint pain and stress
•Higher cardiovascular risk
Healthy Weight Range for Your Height
Minimum healthy53.5 kg
Maximum healthy66.5 kg
Lose to reach healthy3.5 kg
BMI Scale (Indian / Asian)
Underweight16–18.5
Normal Weight18.5–23
Overweight23–27.5
Obese Class I27.5–32.5
Obese Class II32.5–37.5
Obese Class III37.5–+
Medical Disclaimer: This BMI calculator is for informational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Tips for Ideal Weight Calculator India
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Set your target weight at the midpoint of your healthy range for a comfortable, sustainable goal2
Losing 0.5–1 kg per week is the safest, most sustainable rate — crash dieting causes muscle loss3
For every 1 kg of weight loss, joint pressure reduces by 4 kg — significant for knee health4
Track weight at the same time each day (morning, after bathroom) for consistent comparisonHow to Calculate Ideal Weight for Indians
Ideal weight range (kg) = BMI range × height² (in metres). Using Indian standards (BMI 18.5–22.9): For 170 cm (1.70 m): Minimum = 18.5 × 1.70² = 53.5 kg. Maximum = 22.9 × 1.70² = 66.2 kg. The ideal weight range is 53.5 to 66.2 kg. For personalized results including your exact range and how much to gain or lose, use the calculator above.
Ideal Weight Formulas for Indians
- •Robinson Formula (1983): Men: 52 + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet. Women: 49 + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 feet
- •Miller Formula: Men: 56.2 + 1.41 kg per inch over 5 feet. Women: 53.1 + 1.36 kg per inch over 5 feet
- •BMI-based (recommended for Indians): Target BMI 18.5–22.9 × height²
- •Waist-to-height ratio: waist circumference ÷ height should be below 0.5 for all adults