Ideal Body Weight for 160 cm Female
For a 160 cm female, the Devine formula gives an IBW of approximately 52.3 kg.
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At 160 cm, a female's ideal body weight is roughly 50ā55 kg depending on which formula is used.
Frequently asked questions
- Which IBW formula is most accurate?
- All three are approximations from the 1960sā1980s and have similar accuracy. The Devine formula is most commonly used in clinical dosing (e.g., tidal volume in mechanical ventilation). Robinson and Miller tend to give slightly lower estimates.
- Should I use IBW as a weight-loss target?
- No. IBW formulas were designed for drug dosing, not body composition targets. A healthy weight range based on BMI, body fat percentage, and clinical assessment is more appropriate.
- What if my height is below 5 feet (152 cm)?
- These formulas use (height_in ā 60) as the excess-height term, so they are not valid below 60 inches (152 cm). Consult a clinician for dosing needs in that range.