Lean Mass Index (LMI): Females, Age 45-49
What these numbers mean
A value around 16.36 kg/m² is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. Scores above about 18.14 kg/m² fall near the 75th percentile or higher, indicating above-average performance. Scores below about 14.93 kg/m² fall near the 25th percentile; about 75% of the reference population scored higher.
Also see: 40-44 · 50-54 · All ages
Data source: Kelly et al. (NHANES DXA) About this study
Lean Mass Index (LMI) Body Composition Females 45-49
lean mass index LMI lean body mass LBM lean muscle mass skeletal muscle NHANES DXA body composition norms normative data normative values reference values percentiles benchmarks reference ranges standards Lean Mass Index (LMI) Percentile Chart (kg/m²)
Poor 13.31 kg/m²
Below average 14.93 kg/m²
Average 16.36 kg/m²
Above average 18.14 kg/m²
Excellent 21.67 kg/m²
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.