What Is the Lean Body Mass for a 100 kg, 178 cm Male?
Calculate estimated lean body mass for a 100 kg, 178 cm male to assess how much is muscle versus fat.
How to use this tool
- Enter weight, height and sex in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your lean body mass and the full breakdown beneath it.
At 100 kg, knowing your lean body mass helps distinguish muscle mass from body fat — calculate it here.
Frequently asked questions
- What is lean body mass?
- LBM = total body weight minus body fat weight. It includes muscle, bone, water, and organs. It is used to calibrate protein intake and medication dosing.
- Which formula does this use?
- This calculator uses the Boer formula (1984), which is widely used in clinical settings. The Janmahasatian formula is more accurate but requires additional measurements.