Lean Body Mass

Estimate lean body mass by removing estimated body-fat mass from total body weight.

How this calculator works

Enter the values for value, rate (%) and review the units before calculating.

Formula / method

Lean mass = body weight × (1 − body fat ÷ 100)

Worked example

70 kg at 20% body fat gives an estimated 56 kg lean body mass.

Assumptions and limitations

Body-fat percentage is an estimate and is measured consistently.

Lean mass includes water, organs, bone and muscle; this is not a diagnosis or a target weight.

Sources and methodology references

Informational only: this estimate is not medical advice and does not diagnose conditions.