Use this Percent Body Fat Calculator to calculate the percent of body fat in your body based on weight and waist size.
There is great variation in the percent of body fat across different types of people.
There are two types of body fat: Essential and Storage. Essential body fat is required for the hormone and immune system to function properly. Storage fat is used to fuel your body when needed. Women have a higher body fat percent because they carry additional essential body fat in their breasts, pelvis, hips and thighs.
| Percent Body Fat Level | Men (%) | Women (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Very Low | 7-10 | 14-17 |
| Low | 10-13 | 17-20 |
| Average | 13-17 | 20-27 |
| High | 17-25 | 27-31 |
| Very High | above 25 | above 31 |
