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Adjusted Body Weight Calculator

Adjusted Body Weight Calculator

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Adjusted Body Weight Calculator

How is Adjusted Body Weight (ABW) calculated?

The Adjusted Body Weight Calculator uses the Devine formula to calculate the Ideal Body Weight (IBW). This is applicable only to persons whose height is 60 inches (152 cm) or taller.

Devine Formula for Ideal Body Weight (IBW):

  • Male: 50 kg + 2.3 kg per every inch over 5 feet
  • Female: 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per every inch over 5 feet

Using this method, the Ideal Body Weight of a male is calculated by multiplying 2.3 kg by the number of inches over 5 feet and adding it to 50 kg. For females, multiply 2.3 kg by the number of inches over 5 feet and add it to 45.5 kg.


Adjusted Body Weight Formula:

  • ABW: IBW + (0.4 × (weight in kg - IBW))

The Adjusted Body Weight is calculated by subtracting the IBW from the actual weight in kilograms, multiplying the result by 0.4 (40%), and then adding this value to the IBW. This formula is particularly useful for people who are more than 20% over their ideal body weight.

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The Adjusted Body Weight (ABW) calculator ascertains the adjusted body weight on the basis of the actual weight and the estimated ideal body weight.

This tool is very beneficial for people who are more than 20% of their ideal weight. Here, an adjustment factor of 0.4 or 40% is utilized to provide the adjusted body weight.

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