Body Fat Percentage Calculator: Estimates the proportion of fat in the body.
Go beyond the scale and understand your body’s true composition. This tool estimates your body fat percentage, a crucial indicator for monitoring health, fitness progress, and optimizing your wellness goals.
Body Fat Percentage Calculator
Your Results
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Fat Mass
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How to Use the Calculator
Follow these simple steps to get an accurate estimate of your body fat percentage:
- Select your Gender and Units: Start by choosing your gender and preferred measurement system (Imperial or Metric).
- Enter Basic Information: Fill in your age, height, and current weight.
- Take Circumference Measurements: Use a flexible measuring tape. For best results, take measurements in front of a mirror or ask someone for help. Ensure the tape is snug but not compressing the skin.
Neck
Measure around the neck, just below the larynx (Adam's apple).
Waist
For men, measure at the level of the navel. For women, measure at the narrowest point.
Hips (Women Only)
Measure at the widest point of the hips or buttocks.
Glossary of Terms
Body Fat Percentage (BFP)
The proportion of your total body weight that is fat. It's a more accurate indicator of health and fitness than weight alone.
Fat Mass (FM)
The actual weight of fat in your body. Calculated by multiplying your total weight by your body fat percentage.
Lean Body Mass (LBM)
The weight of everything in your body except fat. This includes muscles, bones, organs, and water.
US Navy Method
A widely used method for estimating body fat based on circumference measurements of the neck, waist, hips (for women), and height.
