Weight Loss Percentage Calculator
Percent of body weight lost.
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Your values
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Results
- Percentage lost
- 8.95%
- Weight lost
- 8.5 kg
- Remaining to goal
- 8.5 kg
- Progress to goal
- 50%
- Clinically meaningful (5%)?
- Yes
Quick answer
Weight loss percentage is pounds or kilos lost divided by starting weight — a 5% loss already improves health markers.
The formula
% lost = (Start − Current) ÷ Start × 100
Worked example
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with.
Inputs
- Starting weight95 kg
- Current weight86.5 kg
- Goal weight78 kg
Result
- Percentage lost8.95%
- Weight lost8.5 kg
- Remaining to goal8.5 kg
- Progress to goal50%
- Clinically meaningful (5%)?Yes
How to use the Weight Loss Percentage Calculator
- 1Enter your starting weight.
- 2Enter your current weight.
- 3Add your goal to track progress.
Frequently asked questions
Why does 5% matter?
A 5% loss meaningfully improves blood pressure, glucose and lipids.
How fast is safe?
0.5–1% of body weight per week is the usual recommendation.
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