Free Lean Body Mass Calculator

Calculate your lean body mass (fat-free mass) based on your weight and body fat percentage.

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Lean Body Mass (lbs)

144.0 lbs

Lean Body Mass (kg)65.3 kg
Fat Mass (lbs)36.0 lbs

Lean Body Mass (lbs) vs Body Weight

Lean Body Mass Formula

Lean Body Mass = Weight x (1 - Body Fat % / 100)

Lean body mass includes everything except fat: muscles, bones, organs, water, and other tissues.

Example Calculation

A 180 lb person with 20% body fat.

  1. 01Lean mass = 180 x (1 - 20/100) = 180 x 0.80 = 144 lbs
  2. 02In kg = 144 x 0.4536 = 65.3 kg
  3. 03Fat mass = 180 x 0.20 = 36.0 lbs

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