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Body Fat Calculator | Body Fat Percentage Estimator
Estimate your body fat percentage using height, weight, age, and gender. Based on BMI-derived body fat formula.
Body Fat Percentage Calculator
Estimate your body fat percentage based on your measurements.
How Body Fat is Estimated
This calculator uses a BMI-derived body fat formula: BF% = 1.2 x BMI + 0.23 x Age - 10.8 x Gender - 5.4. For more precise measurements, consider DEXA scans, hydrostatic weighing, or skinfold calipers.
FAQ
What is a healthy body fat percentage?
For men: 10-20% is healthy. For women: 18-28% is healthy. Athletes are often lower.
How accurate is this calculator?
BMI-based estimates have a margin of error of 3-5%. For better accuracy, use body measurements or clinical methods.
What is essential body fat?
Essential fat is the minimum needed for basic health: ~3% for men, ~12% for women.
How do I lower body fat?
Calorie deficit + high protein (2g/kg) + resistance training is the evidence-based approach.
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