Body Fat Percentage Calculator for Women

Body Fat Percentage Formula for Women:

\[ \text{Body Fat %} = (1.20 \times \text{BMI}) + (0.23 \times \text{Age}) - 5.4 \]

Body Fat Percentage (%):

Definition: This calculator estimates body fat percentage specifically for women based on BMI and age.

Purpose: It helps women track their fitness progress and health status by providing an estimate of body fat percentage.

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{Body Fat %} = (1.20 \times \text{BMI}) + (0.23 \times \text{Age}) - 5.4 \]

Where:

Explanation: This formula accounts for the typically higher body fat percentage in women compared to men at the same BMI.

Details: Body fat percentage is a better health indicator than weight alone. Healthy ranges for women are typically 21-33%.

Tips: Enter your BMI (calculate as weight(kg)/height(m)²) and your age in years. All values must be > 0.

Q1: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but may differ from professional measurements by 3-5%.

Q2: Why is there a different formula for women?
A: Women naturally carry more essential body fat than men (about 10-13% vs 2-5%).

Q3: What's a healthy body fat percentage for women?
A: Generally 21-33% is healthy, athletes may be 14-20%, and essential fat is 10-13%.

Q4: How often should I measure my body fat?
A: Monthly measurements are sufficient to track trends over time.

Q5: Where can I calculate my BMI?
A: Use our BMI Calculator tool or calculate as weight(kg) divided by height(m) squared.