Body fat percentage


Body fat percentage is another measure that provides information about excess body weight. Use the calculator below to estimate yours.

Your sex

  Male

  Female

Your weight in kg

Your waist circumference in cm

           
Your body fat percentage


According to the American Heart Association's assessment of body fat percentage in relation to health problems such as coronary artery disease:
 

Men Women Risk level
Below 20% Below 27% No health risk
20-25% 27-32% Potential or low risk
25-30% 32-37% Moderate risk
Above 30% Above 37% High risk

According to the American Council on Exercise classification:
 
  Men Women
Minimum percentage % 2-4 % 10-12
Athletes 6-13% 14-20%
Normal, healthy body 14-17% 21-24%
Acceptable range 18-25% 25-31%
Severe obesity Above 25% Above 32%