HEALTH TOOLS
Body Fat Calculator
Body fat percentage represents the proportion of your total body weight that consists of fat. Unlike BMI, it attempts to account for body composition.
CALCULATE BODY FAT
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This calculator uses an estimate based on BMI, age and sex. More direct methods such as skinfold measurements, bioelectrical impedance and specialised body-composition testing may provide different results.
MenEssential fat: about 2–5%
WomenEssential fat: about 10–13%
BMIUsed as an input for this estimate
Body compositionNot directly measured
This is an estimated body-fat percentage, not a diagnostic measurement. Results can vary substantially between individuals and should not be used alone to make medical decisions.