Healthy body fat percentage usually varies between men and women. The advantage of this test is that you can choose to include or exclude the thigh measurement as this is often difficult to measure accurately. Use a tape measure to determine your waist wrist hip and forearm circumference. The anthropometric tape measure method us. A hips b waist c forearm circumference and dwrist. Enter the waist circumference either in inches in or centimeters cm.
As mentioned in his different names this body fat fitness calculator is based on the body fat algorithms developed by the us. This calculator uses the formula developed by the ymca to estimate your body fat percentage without calipers. The average fat percentage of men and women should range between 3 to 5 and 8 up to 12 respectively. Then input your gender and measurements below to receive a body fat index based on average values. The body fat index is not an indicator of fitness level since the calculation is made with no regard. It is necessary fat that maintains life and reproductive functions.
All measurements should be taken at their widest points and should be recorded in inches. It uses ymca formula. An online ymca body fat calculator to find the fat percentage for both men and women based on the waist length and body weight using ymca formula. Fat b 05a 3c d for men 30 years old or younger. For women for men here you can learn more about body fat percentage calculation. Marine corp and the ymca.
Determine your body fat percentage with our body fat calculator. Essential body fat is a base level of fat that is found in most parts of the body. The measurements needed to compute body fat percentage using the covert bailey method for a male are. Measure skinfold in millimeters as indicated on the illustration and enter values. Well talk about the healthy range for men and women and the limitations. The body fat.
Navy method ymca formula uses body circumference measurements to estimate body fat percentages. See guidelines below for taking measurement finally click the calculate ymca bf button. Enter the weight either in pounds lb or in kilogram kg. The ymca skinfold body fat test is one one the most widely tests used for estimating body fat percentage. Calculating body fat percentage isnt always completely accurate and there are many methods to try. Combine the waist measurement with your gender and weight and this calculator will estimate your percent of body fat how much of your weight is lean mass and how much is fat mass and your general fitness category.
Use a tape measure and enter your waist measurement. Using ymca body fat percentage calculator select the gender. The amount of essential fat differs between men and women and is typically around 2 5 in men and 10 13 in women. A rough calculator of body fat percentage.