Body Fat Percentage Calculator – Estimate Your Body Fat
What Is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage refers to the proportion of fat mass in relation to total body weight. Unlike simple body weight measurements, body fat percentage provides a more accurate picture of body composition and overall fitness.
Understanding body fat percentage helps individuals track progress in fat loss, muscle gain, and overall physical health. Many fitness professionals prefer body fat percentage over BMI because it directly reflects the amount of fat stored in the body.
How the Body Fat Percentage Calculator Works
The WazFlex Body Fat Percentage Calculator uses the U.S. Navy body fat formula, which estimates body fat based on circumference measurements including waist, neck, height, and hip measurements.
Body Fat Percentage Categories
For men:
Essential fat: 2–5%
Athletic: 6–13%
Fitness: 14–17%
Average: 18–24%
Obese: 25%+
For women:
Essential fat: 10–13%
Athletic: 14–20%
Fitness: 21–24%
Average: 25–31%
Obese: 32%+
Body Fat Percentage vs BMI
While BMI measures weight relative to height, body fat percentage directly estimates the proportion of fat in the body. This makes body fat percentage a more informative metric for understanding body composition.
How to Reduce Body Fat Safely
Reducing body fat typically involves maintaining a calorie deficit, engaging in regular strength training, and consuming adequate protein to preserve lean muscle mass.
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