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💪 Lean Body Mass (Boer)

UseDrug dosing and physiological scaling.

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SourceBoer P. Am J Physiol 1984

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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Clinical takeaway

Several LBM formulae exist (Boer, James, Hume).

When to use

Drug dosing and physiological scaling.

How it works

Men: 0.407·wt + 0.267·ht − 19.2. Women: 0.252·wt + 0.473·ht − 48.3 (kg, cm).

Key points

  • Several LBM formulae exist (Boer, James, Hume).
  • Used for some anaesthetic drug dosing.
  • Choose the weight specified for each drug.

References

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Weight80 kg
Height180 cm
SexMale

→Lean body mass61.4kg

  • Formula (Boer)：0.407·wt + 0.267·ht − 19.2
Weight80 kg
Height180 cm
SexFemale

→Lean body mass57.0kg

  • Formula (Boer)：0.252·wt + 0.473·ht − 48.3
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the limits and cautions when using Lean Body Mass (Boer)?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
Does Lean Body Mass (Boer) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is Lean Body Mass (Boer) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Weight 80 kg, Height 180 cm, Sex Male → Result: Lean body mass 61.4 kg（Formula (Boer): 0.407·wt + 0.267·ht − 19.2） Inputs: Weight 80 kg, Height 180 cm, Sex Female → Result: Lean body mass 57.0 kg（Formula (Boer): 0.252·wt + 0.473·ht − 48.3）
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