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Ideal weight

Ideal weight for a 6 ft 8 in man

About 205 lb on average across four formulas.

Updated
Average of 4 formulas
205lb
Healthy BMI range
168–227lb
Lowest formula
186lb
Highest formula
225lb
Show the math
Devine = 50 kg + 2.3 × 20 in over 5 ft = 212 lb

Ideal weight formulas

FormulaPoundsKilograms
Devine (1974)212 lb96.0 kg
Robinson (1983)198 lb90.0 kg
Miller (1983)186 lb84.4 kg
Hamwi (1964)225 lb102.0 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 8 in man?

Four classic formulas average about 205 lb; the healthy BMI range is 168 to 227 lb.