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Body Fat Percentage Calculator

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.

Select Your Gender  Male
 Female
Enter Your Weight In Pounds
Enter Your Waist Size In Inches
Your Estimated Body Fat Percentage Is 
   


Body Fat Percentage Comparison Table

Fat LevelMen (%)Women (%)
Very Low7-1014-17
Low10-1317-20
Average13-1720-27
High17-2527-31
Very Highabove 25above 31

Body Fat Percentage for Men and Women

ClassificationWomen (% Fat)Men (% Fat)
Essential Fat10-12 percent2-4 percent
Athletes14-20 percent6-13 percent
Fitness21-24 percent14-17 percent
Acceptable25-31 percent18-25 percent

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