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FFMI (Fat-Free Mass Index) Calculator

FFMI (Fat-Free Mass Index) normalises your fat-free mass by height² and is a better gauge of muscularity than BMI alone. A height-adjusted version (normalised to 1.8 m) is usually quoted so that lifters of different heights can be compared directly.

Sex

FFMI (height-adjusted)

20.99

Above average

Fat-free mass
68.0 kg
Raw FFMI
20.99 kg/m²

Classification (men)

Lean
< 18
Average
18–20
Above average
20–22
Athletic
22–25
Elite (rare natural ceiling)
≥ 25

Above the typical untrained range — reflects regular training.

Formula

FFM = weight × (1 − bodyFat / 100); FFMI = FFM / heightM²; adjusted FFMI = FFMI + 6.1 × (1.8 − heightM).

Formula

FFM = weight × (1 − bodyFat%/100); FFMI = FFM / heightM²; adjusted FFMI = FFMI + 6.1 × (1.8 − heightM)

Frequently asked

How is FFMI different from BMI?

BMI uses only weight and height and cannot distinguish muscle from fat, so a lifter and a sedentary person of equal weight can have the same BMI. FFMI subtracts the fat-mass component (via your body-fat percentage) before normalising, so it reflects actual muscle mass. For trained lifters, FFMI is far more informative than BMI.

Why apply a height adjustment?

Kouri et al. observed a residual bias in the raw FFMI — slightly low for shorter people and slightly high for taller people. They added +6.1 × (1.8 − heightM) to normalise against a 1.8 m reference so that lifters of different heights can be compared on the same scale. If you are exactly 1.8 m tall the raw and adjusted FFMI are identical.

Does an FFMI above 25 necessarily mean steroids?

No — it is not that simple. Kouri (1995) found that elite drug-free bodybuilders averaged about 25, and some naturally trained individuals do exceed it. Still, in the general population an adjusted FFMI of 26+ is statistically rare without pharmacological help. The calculator only reports the number; it cannot assess training methods.

How can I measure my body-fat percentage accurately?

From most to least accurate: DEXA scan (±1–2 %), skinfold calipers (±3–5 %), bio-impedance (BIA) home scales (about ±5 %), Navy tape formula using neck/waist/hip (±4 %). For tracking progress, always use the same method at the same time of day in the same hydration state.

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