How it's calculated
The range comes from a healthy adult BMI (18.5 to 22.9) applied to your height. The Devine formula gives a historical reference figure originally developed for medicine dosing, not a personal target.
Ideal Weight Calculator Malaysia
Find your ideal weight range for your height, using a healthy BMI and the Devine formula.
Rates basis: Estimate
Your details
Ideal weight range
53.46–66.18 kg
based on a healthy BMI for your height
Ideal weight range: 53.46–66.18 kg
- Devine formula
- 65.94 kg
- Mid-range
- 59.82 kg
A general adult reference, not an individual medical target. The Devine formula was developed for medicine dosing and does not account for body composition.
Example scenarios
Man, 175 cm
Healthy-BMI range; Devine puts the midpoint near 70 kg.
57–70 kg
Woman, 162 cm
Based on a healthy BMI for her height.
49–60 kg
Understanding the numbers
How the figures above are worked out — the rules, rates and reasoning behind every line.
Estimates only. Results are for planning purposes and may differ from official figures. Confirm against the relevant authority before making financial decisions.
A healthy weight range
There's no single perfect weight, but a healthy range for your height is a useful target. We use Malaysian BMI cut-offs plus the Devine formula.
Frequently asked questions
What is my ideal weight?
It's a range, not one number. For your height, a healthy BMI of 18.5 to 22.9 gives the weight band shown here.
Formula governance
- Formula version
- 2026.1
- Effective date
- 1 Jan 2026
- Government source
- MOH Malaysia · WHO
- Last updated
- 3 Oct 2026