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Ideal Body Weight

IBW = Height² * Sex

Input:

Height
Sex	Male (23)
	Female (21.5)

Result:

IBW

Decimal Precision:

Notes

The default unit of measure for weight is kilograms. Please verify that the correct unit of measure has been selected.
Ideal Body Weight for males is calculated for a Body Mass Index of 23.
Ideal Body Weight for females is calculated for a Body Mass Index of 21.5.

Equation parameters such as Sex have two or more discrete values that may be used in the calculation. The numbers in the parentheses, e.g. (23), represent the values that will be used.

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