How to Calculate Weight Loss Percentage To calculate weight loss percentage, divide the amount of weight lost by your starting weight, then multiply that by 100.

Those who study the human body and its movements, anthropometrists, seem to enjoy creating indices of ideal weight. My favourite is Broca’s Index, named after the French anatomist Paul Broca.

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments.

Knowing your body mass index, or BMI, can be useful for assessing and adjusting your weight. It is not the most accurate measure of how much body fat you have, but it is the easiest and least ...