Lean Body Mass Calculator

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Health Updated 14 Jun 2026

Lean Body Mass Calculator is a health and wellness calculator that helps you calculate lean body mass values from your input data. The formula used is: Boer (men): LBM = 0.407 × weight + 0.267 × height(cm) − 19.2\nBoer (women): LBM = 0.252 × weight + 0.473 × height(cm) − 48.3\nHume (men): LBM = 0.3281 × weight + 0.3393 × height(cm) − 29.534\nHume (women): LBM = 0.29569 × weight + 0.41813 × height(cm) − 43.293. Enter values using the units shown next to each input field (e.g. kg, cm, years).

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  • These formulas estimate LBM without direct body composition measurement.
  • Accuracy is reduced in very obese or very lean individuals.
  • DEXA scanning provides more accurate LBM values.

Formula

Boer (men): LBM = 0.407 × weight + 0.267 × height(cm) − 19.2 Boer (women): LBM = 0.252 × weight + 0.473 × height(cm) − 48.3 Hume (men): LBM = 0.3281 × weight + 0.3393 × height(cm) − 29.534 Hume (women): LBM = 0.29569 × weight + 0.41813 × height(cm) − 43.293
  • Lean Body Mass Calculator gives you a fast estimate using your inputs and updates instantly when you change any value.
  • Formula: Boer (men): LBM = 0.407 × weight + 0.267 × height(cm) − 19.2\nBoer (women): LBM = 0.252 × weight + 0.473 × height(cm) − 48.3\nHume (men): LBM = 0.3281 × weight + 0.3393 × height(cm) − 29.534\nHume (women): LBM = 0.29569 × weight + 0.41813 × height(cm) − 43.293
  • Input definitions: • Weight: the numeric weight used in the calculation • Height: the numeric height used in the calculation
  • Manual method: write down each input, apply the formula step by step, then compare your manual result with the calculator output.
  • Enter values using the units shown next to each input field (e.g. kg, cm, years).
  • This calculator uses widely accepted health formulas and returns screening estimates only. It does not replace a diagnosis from a qualified healthcare professional.
  • Compare your result with published reference ranges. Values outside the normal range warrant a conversation with your doctor.
  • Practical tip: test a low, medium, and high scenario to understand sensitivity before making decisions.

Example Calculation

Inputs
  • Weight: 70 kg
  • Height: 170 cm

Suppose you enter: Weight = 70, Height = 170. The calculator applies the formula (Boer (men): LBM = 0.407 × weight + 0.267 × height(cm) − 19.2\nBoer (women): LBM = 0.252 × weight + 0.473 × height(cm) − 48.3\nHume (men): LBM = 0.3281 × weight + 0.3393 × height(cm) − 29.534\nHume (women): LBM = 0.29569 × weight + 0.41813 × height(cm) − 43.293) and shows all output values below. Change any input field to immediately see how the result changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lean Body Mass?
The Lean Body Mass Calculator is a health and wellness calculator that helps you calculate lean body mass values from your input data. Enter values using the units shown next to each input field (e.g. kg, cm, years).
When should I use this calculator?
Use this calculator whenever you need a quick, accurate result for lean body mass values from your input data without working through the arithmetic manually.
What units should I enter?
Enter values using the units shown next to each input field (e.g. kg, cm, years).
How accurate are the results?
This calculator uses widely accepted health formulas and returns screening estimates only. It does not replace a diagnosis from a qualified healthcare professional.
How do I interpret the result?
Compare your result with published reference ranges. Values outside the normal range warrant a conversation with your doctor.
How can I verify the calculation manually?
Use the displayed formula and work through the numbers step by step. If your manual result differs slightly, check rounding and unit conversions first.
Can I use this for planning and budgeting?
Yes. Run best-case, expected, and worst-case inputs to compare outcomes and make safer planning decisions.

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