Body Fat Calculator
Body Fat Calculator estimates the percentage of total body mass composed of fat tissue.
What relationship does the body fat percentage describe?
Body fat percentage (BFP) is the proportion of fat in a person's body in relation to their total weight.
Your Body Fat Percentage is %
| BFP Category | Men (% BFP) | Women (% BFP) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential fat | < 6% | < 14% |
| Athletes | 6% - 13% | 14% - 20% |
| Fitness | 14% - 24% | 21% - 31% |
| Average | 25% - 29% | 32% - 39% |
| Obese | >= 30% | >= 40% |
How do I measure my Body Fat Percentage
There are different ways to measure one's body fat percentage but we use US Navy Body Fat percentage method. To measure the body fat of a person you'd require the mesaurement of person's height as well as the cirumference of waist, neck and hips in case of women.
Formula to calculate Body Fat Percentage for men.
BFP = 86.010×log10(abdomen-neck) - 70.041×log10(height) + 36.76
Formula to calculate Body Fat Percentage for women.
BFP = 163.205×log10(waist+hip-neck) - 97.684×(log10(height)) - 78.387
Body Fat Risks
Some of the risks associated with body fat.
Body Fat Calculator vs BMI
Body fat calculator and BMI both are used to measure different aspects of health. Body fat calculator measures the proportion of fat in the total body weight whereas BMI is a indicator of whether an individual is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
BFP related useful links
Worried about your Body Fat Percentage score, Don't worry!
Your body fat percentage depends on many underline factors like your diet, gender, disease in the family, genetics etc.
" YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT"
What is right kind of food to improve BFP?
According to medical science, a balance diet consist of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats excluding processed foods and sugar. Read about eating a balanced diet on nhs.uk
According to ayurveda, a balanced diet is focused on natural and fresh food aligned with an individual's dosha (Vata, Pitta, or Kapha). Read about ayurvedic food guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
What is BFP normal range?
It usually depends on the person and gender. For men is usually between 14% to 24% and for women 21% to 31%
What is good body fat for females?
Body fat between 33% to 36% is considered good for women.
How to maintain my body fat?
For increasing your body fat
- Eat healthy fats like nuts, olive oils, fish etc.
- Focus on building muscle.
- Eat more protein rich diet.
- Get minimum 7-8 hrs of sleep.
For decreasing your body fat
- Eat 100-200 less calories than your maintenance calories.
- Include walking before sleep or after waking up.
- Include fruits to add fibre before your meals to avoid eating more of the main course.
What exercise reduce body fat?
Running, Walking, Weight Training, all are equally important to reduce body fat unless or until you are eating right and burning enough calories on a daily basis.
How to increase my body fat?
If you want to increase you body fat then eat 100-200 calories than your maintenance calories. Eat foods that are rich in fat, carbohydrate and sugar.