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Adjusted Body Weight Calculator

Find adjusted body weight from ideal and actual weight.

Adjusted body weight 80

Formula: ABW = IBW + 0.4 × (actual − IBW)

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Ideal body weight = 70
3. Actual body weight = 95
4.
5. Adjusted body weight = 80
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Adjusted body weight is used when actual weight is well above ideal. Informational only.

The math behind it

ABW = ideal body weight + 0.4 × (actual − ideal).

Worked example

IBW 70, actual 95 → 80 kg.

FAQ

Use?

Some calculations use ABW for people significantly above ideal weight.

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