Fitness & Health

Adjusted Body Weight (for Drug Dosing)

Compute adjusted body weight for drug dosing in patients above ideal weight. It returns Devine ideal weight, AjBW with a correction factor, BMI, and a dosing note. Educational only.

How to use
  1. Enter the patient's height, weight, and sex.
  2. Keep the 0.4 correction factor or set your own.
  3. Check the BMI and dosing recommendation.
Educational only — not clinical pharmacy advice. Adjusted body weight is one dosing input among many. Always cross-check the package insert and your institution's protocol.
Try (cm/kg)
Adjusted body weight (AjBW)
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Ideal BW (Devine)
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BMI
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Weight excess
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Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice. Check with a doctor or dietitian before acting on health figures.
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Common questions

What is adjusted body weight?

It is ideal body weight plus a fraction of the excess over ideal, used to dose certain drugs more accurately in heavier patients.

What correction factor is standard?

A factor of 0.4 is common, meaning 40% of the weight above ideal is added to the ideal weight.

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