Body Fat Percentage Calculator
The Body Fat Percentage Calculator helps you estimate your body fat based on your measurements. It is a useful tool for assessing your body composition.
Why is Body Fat Percentage Important?
Body fat percentage is a key indicator of health. It provides a better understanding of body composition than weight alone. Maintaining a healthy body fat percentage can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve physical performance, and enhance overall well-being.
For more information, you can refer to the Wikipedia article on Body Fat Percentage.
How to Calculate Body Fat Percentage
The body fat percentage can be estimated using various formulas. One common method is the U.S. Navy Body Fat Formula, which takes into account your weight, waist, hip, neck measurements, age, and gender.
Body Fat Percentage (Men) = (1.20 * (weight / waist^2)) + (0.23 * age) - 16.2
Body Fat Percentage (Women) = (1.20 * (weight / waist^2)) + (0.23 * age) - 5.4
Interactive Body Fat Percentage Calculator
Please enter your weight, waist, hip, neck measurements, age, and select your gender below to calculate your body fat percentage:
Conclusion
Monitoring your body fat percentage can help you make informed decisions about your health and fitness goals. For a more comprehensive health management experience, consider downloading the Fit Tracking App.
