Why Body Fat Measurement is Important?
Body fat is an important element in successful weight control. Body fat requires fewer calories than muscle. So the less fat/more muscle we have, the more calories we can eat before gaining weight. Use our body fat calculator to find out your approximate bodt fat percentage.
Body Fat Percentage Comparison Table
| Fat Level | Men (%) | Women (%) |
| Very Low | 7-10 | 14-17 |
| Low | 10-13 | 17-20 |
| Average | 13-17 | 20-27 |
| High | 17-25 | 27-31 |
| Very High | above 25 | above 31 |
Body Fat Percentage for Men and Women
| Classification | Women (% Fat) | Men (% Fat) |
| Essential Fat | 10-12 percent | 2-4 percent |
| Athletes | 14-20 percent | 6-13 percent |
| Fitness | 21-24 percent | 14-17 percent |
| Acceptable | 25-31 percent | 18-25 percent |
