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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 6 ft 6 in man

About 196 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
196lb
Healthy BMI range
160–215lb
Lowest formula
180lb
Highest formula
213lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 18 in over 5 ft = 202 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)202 lb91.4 kg
Robinson (1983)190 lb86.2 kg
Miller (1983)180 lb81.6 kg
Hamwi (1964)213 lb96.6 kg

Use it as a range, not a target

These formulas were built to estimate drug doses, not health goals. A weight you can keep, with good strength, energy and lab numbers, matters more than one number.

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Common questions

What is the ideal weight for a 6 ft 6 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 196 lb; the healthy BMI range is 160 to 215 lb.