Adjusted Body Weight Calculator
Calculate adjusted body weight (ABW) for obese patients using ideal body weight.
How to Use the Adjusted Body Weight Calculator
- Enter the required values into the input fields.
- Click the Calculate button to see the results.
- Review the output values and interpretations below.
Référence rapide
| De | Vers |
|---|---|
| Male 170 cm (5'7") | IBW ≈ 66 kg |
| Male 180 cm (5'11") | IBW ≈ 75 kg |
| Female 160 cm (5'3") | IBW ≈ 52 kg |
| Female 170 cm (5'7") | IBW ≈ 61 kg |
Cas d'utilisation
- •Monitoring personal health metrics and tracking changes over time.
- •Supporting clinical decision-making with quick formula-based estimates.
- •Educational use for students learning health and fitness calculations.
Formule
Formula: IBW (Devine): Male = 50 + 2.3×(height_in − 60). Female = 45.5 + 2.3×(height_in − 60). ABW = IBW + 0.4 × (Actual − IBW).
Questions fréquemment posées
When is adjusted body weight used?
ABW is used in clinical settings for obese patients (> 130% of IBW) to calculate drug dosages and nutritional requirements more accurately.
What is the Devine formula?
The Devine formula (1974) estimates ideal body weight: Men = 50 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet. Women = 45.5 + 2.3 kg per inch over 5 feet.
Why use 0.4 as the correction factor?
The 0.4 factor accounts for the fact that about 25-40% of excess weight in obese individuals is metabolically active lean tissue, not just fat.