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The FFMI Calculator
The FFMI Calculator
With the Free Online FFMI Calculator, you can determine your Fat-Free Mass Index.
By using FFMI, you get a better understanding of your body composition. It helps you evaluate your lean muscle mass in relation to your height, which is especially useful for athletes and fitness enthusiasts aiming to track muscle development or compare their physique to natural muscular standards.
Instructions
Unit Selection: If you don't want to use the logical metric system, just click the button to switch to imperial.
Choose Gender: Before you enter your data, select your biological gender. The classification of your FFMI depends on whether you choose male or female.
Calculation Method: Choose the calculation method from the dropdown menu.
Option 1: Total Weight + Body Fat Percentage: Use this option if you know your total weight and body fat percentage.
Option 2: Lean Body Mass: Use this option if you know your lean body mass directly.
Option 1:
- Enter your weight.
- Enter your height.
- Enter your body fat percentage. You can calculate it here: Body Fat Percentage CalculatorOption 2:
- Enter your lean body mass. You can calculate it here: Lean Body Mass Calculator
- Enter your height.
Calculate: Click the "Calculate" button to compute your FFMI based on the selected method.
Results: Your FFMI will be displayed below the input fields.
How to Interpret Your FFMI
The Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI) calculates the fat-free mass relative to height, supplemented by a small correction factor.
Studies show that there is a natural upper limit for FFMI, which is 25 for men. An FFMI above this value could indicate possible doping use, which is why FFMI is also used in the realm of natural bodybuilding to monitor illegal substances.
FFMI also reflects the remaining potential for muscle building. It is recommended that men aim for an FFMI above 20 and women above 17.
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