Body Fat Calculator
This calculator estimates your total body fat percentage, which includes both essential fat and storage fat. Essential fat is crucial for vital body functions, while storage fat accumulates in adipose tissue. Use this tool to better understand your body composition and health status.
Body Fat Percentage Calculator
Body Fat Estimation Formula
Where:
- $$WC$$ = Waist Circumference (cm)
- $$HC$$ = Hip Circumference (cm) (women only)
- $$NC$$ = Neck Circumference (cm)
- $$H$$ = Height (cm)
The body fat calculator combines anthropometric data (neck, waist, and hip circumferences) with height to provide an estimate of body fat percentage.
- Essential fat is necessary for normal physiological function (e.g., 2–5% for men, 10–13% for women).
- Storage fat provides energy reserves and insulation.
A healthy range depends on age, gender, and fitness level.
Interpretation for Men:
- Essential Fat: 2–5%
- Athletes: 6–13%
- Fitness: 14–17%
- Average: 18–24%
- Obese: 25%+
Interpretation for Women:
- Essential Fat: 10–13%
- Athletes: 14–20%
- Fitness: 21–24%
- Average: 25–31%
- Obese: 32%+