Lean Body Mass Calculator

Estimated lean (fat-free) body mass, using the Boer formula.

Equation used
Boer: LBM = 0.407 W + 0.267 H - 19.2 (men) or 0.252 W + 0.473 H - 48.3 (women)

Frequently Asked Questions

What formula is used for lean body mass?

The Boer formula: LBM = 0.407×weight(kg) + 0.267×height(cm) − 19.2 for men, or 0.252×weight(kg) + 0.473×height(cm) − 48.3 for women.

How is fat mass calculated from lean body mass?

Fat mass is simply your total weight minus the estimated lean body mass; fat percentage then divides that fat mass by your total weight.

How does this differ from the Body Fat Calculator?

The Body Fat Calculator uses the US Navy circumference method (neck/waist/hip measurements) to estimate body fat % directly, while this tool uses the Boer formula (height and weight only) to estimate lean mass first, then derives fat mass and percentage from that.