HAMWI Formula for Ideal Body Weight
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HAMWI formula for IBW for individuals over 5 feet tall:

Men: 106 + 6 lb for every inch over 60 in

Women: 100 + 5 lb for every inch over 60 in

Add 10% if person has large frame, subtract 10% if person has small frame. If frame size is unavailable, assume medium.

Example HAMWI calculation:

Male:
Height=70", large frame
106 + (6 x 10) = 166
166 x 10% = 16.6
166 + 16.6 = 184


Female:
Height=64", small frame
100 + (5 x 4) = 120
120 x 10% = 12
120 - 12 = 108 lb

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