Summary

Lean and fat mass split from weight and a supplied body-fat percentage.

Calculation details

Body-fat percentage must come from another estimate or measurement method.

Formula

Fat mass = weight × body-fat%; lean mass = weight − fat mass.

Worked example

Lean body mass worked example

70 kg at 20% body fat implies 14 kg fat mass and 56 kg lean mass.

How it works

Enter body weight and a body-fat percentage from another method. Poor body-fat inputs produce poor lean-mass estimates.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. It is an educational estimate and cannot diagnose a condition or replace individualized professional advice.

Why can my actual result differ?

The split is only as good as the body-fat percentage you supply.

When is this calculator most useful?

Use it after you already have a body-fat estimate from another method.

How are results rounded?

The calculation retains full precision; centralized display formatting rounds only the visible result.

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