Body Fat Calculator
This Body Fat Calculator will help you find your body fat percentage easily. Use it in conjunction with the BMI Calculator and the Calorie Calculator.
Body fat is quite simply, all the stored fat in your body, there are different types of body fat. Our bodies require a certain amount of body fat to insulate the body and protect the body and organs.
Essential Body Fat: This fat is necessary for energy and cell building in your body, as well as regulating hormones.
Subcutaneous Fat: This fat is stored under the skin. It is the fat that you can see and even pinch on your arms, legs or belly.
Visceral Fat: This fat is stored in the abdomen and is also called belly fat. It is necessary to cushion the major organs, protecting the liver, kidneys, pancreas, intestines, and heart.
BODY FAT CALCULATOR
Body Fat Calculator
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body fat percentage Chart
Use this Body Fat Percentage Chart as a quick reference
| Age | Men % | Women% |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 8.5 | 17.7 |
| 25 | 10.5 | 18.4 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 19.2 |
| 35 | 13.7 | 21.5 |
| 40 | 15.3 | 22.2 |
| 45 | 16.4 | 22.9 |
| 50 | 18.9 | 25.2 |
| 55 | 20.9 | 26.3 |
How do body fat levels affect health?
High body fat levels can contribute and develop into illness or diseases such as:
- Heart disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Fatty Liver
- High Cholesterol
- Some Cancers
- Depression
How can body fat be reduced?
Body fat can be reduced with diet and exercise.
Diet and Eating:
- Reduce saturated fats and eat healthy fats.
- Reduce sugar intake.
- Drink more water
- Eat lots of fruit and veg.
- Eat more fish, such as oily fish.
- Eat less salt.
Exercise:
- Running
- Walking
- Cycling
- Cardio
- Yoga
- HIIT
- Pilates
- Strength Training
What are the benefits of reducing body fat?
- Improved heart health.
- Regulate blood sugar.
- Reduces risk of diabetes.
- Reduces risk of stroke.
- Helps regulate blood sugar and diabetes.
- Improved sleep.
- Reduces joint pain.
- Higher self-esteem.
- Boosts energy.
- Improved mobility.
Daily Calorie Intake Chart
| Gender | Age | Sedentary Activity | Moderate Activity | Very Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 19-30 | 1800-2000 | 2000-2200 | 2400 |
| 31-50 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 | |
| 51+ | 1600 | 1800 | 2000-2200 | |
| Male | 19-30 | 2400-2600 | 2600-2800 | 3000 |
| 31-50 | 2200-2400 | 2400-2600 | 2800-3000 | |
| 51+ | 2000-2200 | 2200-2400 | 2400-2800 | |