Lean Body Mass Calculator

Calculate your Lean Body Mass (LBM) and fat-free weight in pounds or kilograms using scientific Boer, James, and Hume clinical formulas.

Calculator Inputs

Sex-specific coefficients.
in
Height.
lbs
Body weight.

Calculated Results

Lean Body Mass (Boer Formula)
142.6 lbs (64.7 kg)
James Formula LBM 140.2 lbs
Hume Formula LBM 143.5 lbs
Lean Mass Ratio 83.9% of Total Weight
Values calculate live as you adjust inputs.

About Lean Body Mass Calculator

Lean Body Mass (LBM) represents total body weight minus adipose fat tissue, encompassing skeletal muscle, bone, internal organs, and extracellular water.

What is Lean Body Mass Calculator?

Lean Body Mass (LBM) represents total body weight minus adipose fat tissue, encompassing skeletal muscle, bone, internal organs, and extracellular water.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter biological sex, height, and body weight.
  2. The tool calculates LBM using the Boer, James, and Hume medical models.
  3. Use LBM to calibrate accurate clinical drug dosages and baseline athletic protein requirements.

The Mathematical Formula & Variables

Men (Boer): 0.407*W(kg) + 0.267*H(cm) - 19.2; Women (Boer): 0.252*W(kg) + 0.473*H(cm) - 48.3

Variables Definition

Symbol / Variable Name Description
Boer Model Clinical Standard Most widely used formula in pharmacology and nephrology.

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Scenario: Male, 170 lbs (77.11 kg), 70 inches (177.8 cm).

  1. 0.407 * 77.11 = 31.38.
  2. 0.267 * 177.8 = 47.47.
  3. LBM = 31.38 + 47.47 - 19.2 = 59.65 kg = 131.5 lbs.

Result: Lean Body Mass = 142.6 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How does lean body mass affect my metabolism?

Lean body mass is the primary driver of basal metabolic rate. Each pound of muscle tissue burns roughly 6 to 10 calories per day at rest, compared to only 2 calories per pound of fat tissue.