Fat Percentage Calculator


Body Fat Ratio Calculator
I have gone through and tried almost every body fat calculator online. The most accurate tests involve using calipers to measure the amount of fat on several key points on your body (triceps, stomache, etc.). Since not everyone has the motivation/resources to perform the analysis this way, I compared the results I got using calipers with simpler calculators and found this one to be most accurate. Because we are all built differently, it is necessary to get an idea of your fat vs. lean mass percentage to get a realistic weight loss goal. I have friends who are the same height as me but weigh 20 lbs more than I do, but look 10 times better in a bathing suit because they naturally have larger frames/more muscle. This calculator takes into account your frame (this is where the neck measurement comes in), to determine an ideal body weight for you. To find your body fat percentage, you need a tape measurer. I find another accurate way to do it is to take a piece of string, wrap it around your neck, waist, etc., then cut it to your measurement and measure the length of the string. 


Body Type according to Body Fat %
%Body Type
<10%On the verge of death
10-12% Skeletor appearance, anorexic, minimum amount of fat on which you can survive
12-17% This depends on the amount of muscle. Most professional athletes, female body builders, extreme fitness fanatics, etc. fall into this range, but girls on their way to skeletor status could be this ratio as well. Unless you are an athlete, this would be considered underweight.
17-22% Lean, thin but still healthy, most actresses fall in this range 19% is ideal. Achieving this range takes considerable work: working out atleast 3 times a week and cutting out carbs and sugar 90% of the time.
23-25% Average, fit and healthy, but less toned. This is very achievable with a good workout ethic and general healthy eating.
25-31% Average, slightly to moderately overweight, most of America falls into this range.
>32% Obese, dangerous to your health.





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