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Lean Body Mass Calculator

Lean Body Mass Calculator

Calculate your lean body mass using scientifically proven formulas including Boer, James, Hume, and Peters methods.

LBM Calculation
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About Lean Body Mass

What is LBM?

  • Lean Body Mass: Total body weight minus fat mass
  • Includes: Muscles, organs, bones, and water
  • Uses: Medication dosing, sports nutrition, health tracking
  • Difference: Slightly higher than fat-free mass

Formula Accuracy

  • Body Fat % Method: Most accurate when BF% is known
  • Peters Formula: Recommended for children ≤14 years
  • Boer Formula: Good for general adult population
  • Hume Formula: Preferred for clinical applications
  • James Formula: Moderate accuracy for adults

Clinical Applications

  • Medication Dosing: More accurate than total body weight
  • Nutritional Assessment: Protein and calorie requirements
  • Athletic Performance: Training and recovery optimization
  • Health Monitoring: Tracking muscle mass changes

Typical LBM Ranges

CategoryMale (%)Female (%)
Athletes85-95%75-85%
Fit Adults80-90%70-80%
Average Adults75-85%65-75%