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Lean Body Mass Calculator

Calculate your lean body mass, muscle mass, and body fat percentage using scientifically proven formulas.

Your Information

How to Use the Lean Body Mass Calculator

📋 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Select your gender (male or female)
  2. Enter your current weight and select the unit (kg or lbs)
  3. Enter your height in centimeters or feet/inches
  4. Enter your age in years
  5. Choose a calculation formula (Boer is recommended for accuracy)
  6. Click "Calculate Lean Body Mass" to see your results

💡 Tips for Accurate Results

  • Weigh yourself consistently: Use the same scale, same time of day
  • Measure height accurately: Stand straight against a wall
  • Choose the right formula: Boer formula is most accurate for general use
  • Track changes over time: LBM changes slowly, monitor monthly

About Lean Body Mass

Lean Body Mass (LBM) represents the weight of your body minus all the fat. It includes muscles, bones, organs, and body water. Understanding your LBM is crucial for fitness, health monitoring, and nutrition planning.

Muscle Mass

The amount of skeletal muscle in your body

Organs & Bones

Weight of internal organs and bone structure

Body Water

Water content in muscles and organs

Important: This calculator provides estimates based on statistical formulas. For the most accurate body composition analysis, consider DEXA scan or professional body composition testing.

Available Formulas

Boer Formula (Recommended)

Most accurate for general population

Male: (0.407 × weight) + (0.267 × height) - 19.2
Female: (0.252 × weight) + (0.473 × height) - 48.3

James Formula

Good for athletic populations

Male: (1.1 × weight) - 128 × (weight/height)²
Female: (1.07 × weight) - 148 × (weight/height)²

Hume Formula

Simple and reliable

Male: (0.32810 × weight) + (0.33929 × height) - 29.5336
Female: (0.29569 × weight) + (0.41813 × height) - 43.2933

Peters Formula

Considers age factor

More complex formula that incorporates age as a variable

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