Calculate Body Fat Percentage Calculator

Body Fat Percentage Formula (Male):

\[ \text{Body Fat %} = (1.20 \times \text{BMI}) + (0.23 \times \text{Age}) - 16.2 \]

Body Fat Percentage:

Definition: Body fat percentage is the proportion of fat in your body compared to your total body weight.

Purpose: It provides a more accurate assessment of health and fitness than body weight alone.

The calculator uses gender-specific formulas based on BMI and age:

Male: \[ \text{Body Fat %} = (1.20 \times \text{BMI}) + (0.23 \times \text{Age}) - 16.2 \]

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

Where:

Details: Knowing your body fat percentage helps assess health risks, track fitness progress, and set appropriate weight goals.

Tips: Enter your BMI (calculate it first if needed), age, and select your gender. For accurate results, use a properly calculated BMI value.

Q1: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but may vary ±3-5% from more precise methods like DEXA scans.

Q2: What's a healthy body fat percentage?
A: For men: 8-19% (athletes), 20-25% (average). For women: 21-28% (athletes), 29-35% (average).

Q3: Why different formulas for men and women?
A: Women naturally carry more essential body fat for reproductive functions.

Q4: Can I use this for children?
A: No, these formulas are designed for adults only.

Q5: How often should I measure body fat?
A: Every 4-8 weeks is sufficient to track meaningful changes.