Body Fat Calculator
Estimate your body fat percentage with the Body Fat Calculator and compare your body composition to fitness and health standards.
Men
| Category | Body Fat % |
|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 2% – 5% |
| Athletes | 6% – 13% |
| Fitness | 14% – 17% |
| Average | 18% – 24% |
| Obese | 25% and above |
Women
| Category | Body Fat % |
|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10% – 13% |
| Athletes | 14% – 20% |
| Fitness | 21% – 24% |
| Average | 25% – 31% |
| Obese | 32% and above |
How accurate are body fat calculators?
Body fat calculators provide a useful estimate based on measurements like waist, hip, height, and weight, but they are not as precise as methods like DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing.
Factors like hydration levels, measurement technique, and body composition can affect results.
Use the calculator as a helpful guide, and track changes over time rather than focusing on a single number.
What is the value of measuring Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage provides a clearer picture of your body composition than weight alone.
It measures how much of your body is fat versus lean tissue (like muscles, bones, and organs).
Knowing your body fat percentage can help you set more accurate fitness goals, track progress, and assess overall health.
Where do the Body Fat recommendations come from?
Body fat percentage guidelines are based on research from organizations like the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and National Institutes of Health (NIH).
These groups analyzed health risks and athletic performance data to define healthy, athletic, average, and obese body fat ranges for men and women.
