Enter Gender, Age and Height ft in — height Feet and the remaining scenario settings to review body fat percentage with this tool. A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement.
Body-fat percentage is estimated from the selected circumference-based equation using height and body measurements.The calculation links Gender, Age and Height ft in — height Feet to body fat percentage. A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement. Method changes can create apparent changes without actual tissue change.
Enter Gender, Age and Height ft in — height Feet and the remaining scenario settings to review body fat percentage with this tool. A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement.
Estimate body-fat percentage using the body measurements and method offered on this page. Compare repeated measurements taken using the same procedure.
A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement. Method changes can create apparent changes without actual tissue change.
Prepare Gender, Age, Height ft in — height Feet, Height ft in, Weight lbs, Neck circumference and Waist circumference. Choose one method, follow its required measurement locations and retain that method when comparing later readings.
A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement. Method changes can create apparent changes without actual tissue change. Tape placement, posture, population differences and rounding affect results. The percentage cannot establish a diagnosis or a suitable personal weight target.
Use the full settings in the worked-example table. They produce Body Fat Percentage: 19.9%. Compare the method and units as well as the displayed number.
The displayed relationship is Body-fat percentage is estimated from the selected circumference-based equation using height and body measurements. Choose one method, follow its required measurement locations and retain that method when comparing later readings.
Tape placement, posture, population differences and rounding affect results. The percentage cannot establish a diagnosis or a suitable personal weight target. For personal care, discuss the measurements and method with a qualified clinician.
Worked body fat calculator example. Set Gender = Male; Age = 30; Height ft in — height Feet = 5; Height ft in = 9; Weight lbs = 160; Neck circumference = 14; Waist circumference = 34. The corresponding output is Body Fat Percentage: 19.9%. A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement.
Estimate body-fat percentage using the body measurements and method offered on this page. Compare repeated measurements taken using the same procedure.
Choose one method, follow its required measurement locations and retain that method when comparing later readings.
| Field | Example value | Entry check |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | Use the option required by the selected estimation model. |
| Age | 30 | Use the stated unit and the measurement required by this model. |
| Height ft in — height Feet | 5 | Keep feet and any inch remainder in their separate fields. |
| Height ft in | 9 | Keep feet and any inch remainder in their separate fields. |
| Weight lbs | 160 | Use the measurement unit printed beside this field and a consistent measuring technique. |
| Neck circumference | 14 | Use the measurement unit printed beside this field and a consistent measuring technique. |
| Waist circumference | 34 | Use the measurement unit printed beside this field and a consistent measuring technique. |
Relationship used for this example: Body-fat percentage is estimated from the selected circumference-based equation using height and body measurements.
A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement. Method changes can create apparent changes without actual tissue change.
| Output | Displayed result |
|---|---|
| Body Fat Percentage | 19.9% |
With these settings, body fat percentage is 19.9%. Use the same units and calculation mode when reproducing this example.
A circumference or other predictive estimate is not interchangeable with a laboratory body-composition measurement. Method changes can create apparent changes without actual tissue change. Tape placement, posture, population differences and rounding affect results. The percentage cannot establish a diagnosis or a suitable personal weight target.
Replace the illustrative gender value (Male) with your own value, then complete the other inputs for the same scenario. Choose one method, follow its required measurement locations and retain that method when comparing later readings.