Adjusted Body Weight Calculator
The Adjusted Body Weight (ABW) Calculator is a tool used in healthcare and nutrition to estimate a person’s ideal weight for certain calculations, particularly when determining caloric and nutritional needs. It is commonly used for individuals who are significantly overweight (generally with a body weight greater than 30% above their ideal body weight) since their actual body weight may not accurately reflect their lean body mass.
Example Calculation
Inputs:
Gender: Male
Height: 70 inches (5 feet 10 inches)
Actual Weight: 100 kg (220 lbs)
Outputs:
IBW: 73 kg
ABW: 83.8 kg