Free online tool

Lean Body Mass Calculator

Enter your weight, height and gender to calculate lean body mass.

Instant calculation

Lean Body Mass Calculator

Enter your weight, height and gender to calculate lean body mass.

Your numbers stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter weight

    Type your weight in kilograms.

  2. 02

    Enter height

    Type your height in centimeters.

  3. 03

    Select gender

    Choose male (0) or female (1).

The formula

How this calculation works

Uses the Boer formula. LBM represents the weight of everything except fat (muscle, bone, organs, water).

Lean Body Mass Calculator

Male LBM = 0.407W + 0.267H − 19.2; Female LBM = 0.252W + 0.473H − 48.3

0.407×70+0.267×170−19.2=28.5+45.4−19.2=54.7 kg

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

Male, 170 cm, 70 kg — lean body mass?

0.407×70+0.267×170−19.2=28.5+45.4−19.2=54.7 kg≈ 54.7 kg lean mass

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Lean Body Mass Calculator?

The Lean Body Mass Calculator helps you estimate your lean body mass — total body weight minus fat mass. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

Uses the Boer formula. LBM represents the weight of everything except fat (muscle, bone, organs, water).

Can you show an example?

Example: Male, 170 cm, 70 kg — lean body mass? — ≈ 54.7 kg lean mass.

Is my data saved when I use the Lean Body Mass Calculator?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.

Is the Lean Body Mass Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Lean Body Mass Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.