Devine Formula Calculator
Calculate your ideal body weight using the Devine formula and compare with other medical formulas. Useful for medication dosing, nutritional planning, and health assessments.
Step 1: Personal Details
About the Devine Formula
The Devine formula is commonly used in clinical settings to estimate ideal body weight for medication dosing, particularly for drugs with narrow therapeutic windows.
Step 2: Formula Comparison
Medical Use of Ideal Weight
Ideal body weight calculations are used in clinical practice for determining appropriate medication dosages, nutritional requirements, and assessing healthy weight ranges.
Ideal Body Weight Results
Ideal Body Weight (Devine Formula)
Formula Comparison Results
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Medical Applications
Medication Dosing
The Devine formula is commonly used to calculate ideal body weight for medication dosing, particularly for drugs with narrow therapeutic windows like chemotherapy, anticoagulants, and some antibiotics.
Nutritional Assessment
Ideal body weight calculations help dietitians and clinicians assess nutritional status, determine caloric needs, and develop personalized nutrition plans.
Devine Formula Calculation
For men: IBW = 50 kg + 2.3 kg × (height in inches – 60)
For women: IBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg × (height in inches – 60)
This formula estimates ideal body weight based on height and gender. It assumes a medium body frame and is most accurate for individuals close to average build.
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