Lean body mass chart
Lean Body Mass for a 5'5" Man
Lean mass chart for men 5'5" (165 cm): Boer, James, and Hume estimates for weights from 110 to 240 lb.
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How to read this male chart
This chart shows estimated lean body mass for a man who is 5'5" (165 cm) tall, across realistic body weights. Each row is computed with the three standard height-weight equations — Boer, James, and Hume — plus the lean mass percentage implied by the Boer result.
As a reference point, a 180 lb man at 5'5" has an estimated lean body mass of about 128.1 lb (58.1 kg) by the Boer equation — roughly 71% of body weight. Within the commonly cited healthy-weight window for this height, Boer lean mass falls between about 103.8 lb (47.1 kg) and 116.0 lb (52.6 kg).
For a personal estimate that also accounts for your body fat percentage, use the main lean mass calculator — the direct body-fat method beats every formula below.
Want your exact number? Use the lean mass calculator with your own height, weight, and body fat percentage.
Estimated lean body mass for men at 5'5" (165 cm) by body weight
| Body weight | Boer LBM | James LBM | Hume LBM | Lean mass % (Boer) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 lb (49.9 kg) | 99.6 lb (45.2 kg) | 95.2 lb (43.2 kg) | 94.5 lb (42.9 kg) | 91% |
| 120 lb (54.4 kg) | 103.7 lb (47.0 kg) | 101.3 lb (46.0 kg) | 97.8 lb (44.3 kg) | 86% |
| 130 lb (59.0 kg) | 107.8 lb (48.9 kg) | 107.0 lb (48.5 kg) | 101.0 lb (45.8 kg) | 83% |
| 140 lb (63.5 kg) | 111.8 lb (50.7 kg) | 112.3 lb (50.9 kg) | 104.3 lb (47.3 kg) | 80% |
| 150 lb (68.0 kg) | 115.9 lb (52.6 kg) | 117.1 lb (53.1 kg) | 107.6 lb (48.8 kg) | 77% |
| 160 lb (72.6 kg) | 120.0 lb (54.4 kg) | 121.5 lb (55.1 kg) | 110.9 lb (50.3 kg) | 75% |
| 170 lb (77.1 kg) | 124.0 lb (56.3 kg) | 125.4 lb (56.9 kg) | 114.2 lb (51.8 kg) | 73% |
| 180 lb (81.6 kg) | 128.1 lb (58.1 kg) | 129.0 lb (58.5 kg) | 117.4 lb (53.3 kg) | 71% |
| 190 lb (86.2 kg) | 132.2 lb (60.0 kg) | 132.1 lb (59.9 kg) | 120.7 lb (54.8 kg) | 70% |
| 200 lb (90.7 kg) | 136.3 lb (61.8 kg) | 134.8 lb (61.1 kg) | 124.0 lb (56.2 kg) | 68% |
| 210 lb (95.3 kg) | 140.3 lb (63.7 kg) | 137.1 lb (62.2 kg) | 127.3 lb (57.7 kg) | 67% |
| 220 lb (99.8 kg) | 144.4 lb (65.5 kg) | 138.9 lb (63.0 kg) | 130.6 lb (59.2 kg) | 66% |
| 230 lb (104.3 kg) | 148.5 lb (67.3 kg) | 140.3 lb (63.6 kg) | 133.8 lb (60.7 kg) | 65% |
| 240 lb (108.9 kg) | 152.5 lb (69.2 kg) | 141.3 lb (64.1 kg) | 137.1 lb (62.2 kg) | 64% |
Limitations of these male estimates
Boer, James, and Hume estimate lean body mass from height, weight, and sex alone. They describe population averages, so a very muscular or very lean person will be underestimated and a person with above-average body fat will be overestimated.
If you know your body fat percentage from a DEXA scan, calipers, or a consistent smart scale, skip the formulas: lean mass = weight × (1 − body fat ÷ 100). That direct method is more accurate than any height-weight equation.
The lean mass percentage column uses the Boer estimate, the most widely validated equation for healthy adults. Values are estimates for tracking and nutrition planning, not a medical diagnosis.
FAQs: Lean Body Mass for a 5'5" Man
What is the lean body mass of a 180 lb man at 5'5"?
Using the Boer equation, a 5'5", 180 lb man has an estimated lean body mass of about 128.1 lb (58.1 kg), which is roughly 71% of total body weight. A measured body fat percentage gives a more accurate personal answer.
What is a good lean body mass for a 5'5" man?
Within the healthy-weight range for 5'5", Boer estimates fall between roughly 103.8 lb (47.1 kg) and 116.0 lb (52.6 kg). Trained men typically sit above the formula estimate because the equations assume average muscularity.
Which formula in this chart should I trust?
Boer is the most widely validated for healthy adults and is the default on this site. James and Hume are shown for comparison; if the three disagree a lot for your weight, that is a sign to measure body fat and use the direct method instead.