Male ideal-weight formulas assume a slightly higher baseline lean mass than female formulas, reflecting average differences in muscle and bone density. Here's the medium-frame ideal weight for men at common heights, with the small-to-large frame range alongside it.
| Height | Frame Range (Small–Large) | Medium Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 160 cm (5'3") | 52.0–63.5 kg | 57.8 kg |
| 165 cm (5'5") | 55.7–68.0 kg | 61.9 kg |
| 170 cm (5'7") | 59.4–72.5 kg | 65.9 kg |
| 175 cm (5'9") | 63.0–77.0 kg | 70.0 kg |
| 180 cm (5'11") | 66.7–81.5 kg | 74.1 kg |
| 185 cm (6'1") | 70.4–86.0 kg | 78.2 kg |
| 190 cm (6'3") | 74.1–90.5 kg | 82.3 kg |
Range reflects the ±10% small-to-large frame adjustment applied to the 4-formula average.
Factors that matter more for men
Muscle mass
Men typically carry a higher percentage of lean muscle mass than these decades-old formulas assume. A muscular, low-body-fat man can weigh well above his "ideal weight" figure and still be lean and healthy — the number is a population average, not a ceiling.
Age
Muscle mass tends to decline gradually after the mid-30s unless actively maintained through resistance training, which can shift the healthy weight for older men slightly lower relative to these formulas.
Frame size
Frame size, estimated from wrist circumference relative to height, typically has a larger absolute effect on men's ideal weight because male ideal-weight baselines are higher to begin with.
Athletic build? If you train regularly and carry visible muscle, treat this number as a loose reference rather than a target — body fat percentage is usually a more meaningful health marker for you than weight alone.
Formula Average
Devine, Robinson, Miller and Hamwi combined for a male baseline.
Frame-Adjusted
±10% for small or large wrist-to-height ratio.
Muscle-Aware Context
Read alongside body fat %, not weight alone, if you train.