What is the normal bone mass percentage?

TitleLowOn TargetBody Mass Index (BMI)18.5 or less18.6–24.9Body Fat21% or less21–31%Body Water45% or less45–60%Bone Mass5.2% or less5.2–6% read more

Low bone mass: Bone density is between 1 and 2.5 SD below the young adult mean (−1 to −2.5 SD). Osteoporosis: Bone density is 2.5 SD or more below the young adult mean (−2.5 SD or lower). Severe (established) osteoporosis: Bone density is more than 2.5 SD below the young adult mean, and there have been one or more osteoporotic fractures. read more

Your bone density is a good indicator for your weight and body mass. The relative density of your bones can predict your body mass within 87 percent using two methods: measuring your bone mineral density (BMD) and the calculating the cross-sectional area of the proximal femur. read more

HealthStatus explains that the average adult has 206 bones. However, people can have a different number of rib bones and bones in their hands and feet, making the exact number of bones in the skeleton, let alone their weight, only a statistical average. Bone mass also depends on age and height, according to Microlife. read more