There is so much contradicting information out there on this topic that it is no surprise why this is a question where answers are plentiful but consensus is lacking.  The government took a stab with its practically useless BMI calculation (Body Mass Index) in which almost all bodybuilders are considered obese.  If you do a google search for “ideal weight” you will get a plethora of results that will leave you even more confused than when you first started.  Many just ask for your sex and height.  Others add an extra dimension such as “frame type”.  The general rule of thumb is the more information you can enter, the more accurate the result.

So, being the guinea pig that I am, I tested out at least 10 different ideal weight calculators and found out that my ideal weight (male, large frame, six feet) is anywhere between 164 and 206 pounds!  Shewww!!  That’s a relief!  I am so glad I found this information!  (I hope you can read the sarcasm).

Ok, so now that we have established that the internet can’t really answer this question for us, that leaves us with two options:  choose the best calculator to get an approximation or rely on the mirror.   Really, the best solution is a combination of the two.  I have looked at numerous ideal weight calculators and the best one I’ve found is HERE.   Don’t let the really bad web page design throw you.  This page gives you a number of different calculations and brings a number of calculators into one place to compare them.