Body Fat Percentage Chart

A body fat calculator can be used to estimate your body's total fat based on specific measurements. If you are more comfortable with the International System of Units (SI), use the "Metric Units" tab. To get the best results, measure to the nearest 1/4 inch (0.5 cm). This calculation is based on the US Navy method, but also includes the calculation of body fat percentage using the BMI method.

Body Fat (U.S. Navy Method) -: 15.7%
Body Fat Category -: Fitness
Body Fat Mass -: 11.0 kgs
Lean Body Mass -: 59.0 kgs
Ideal Body Fat for Given Age (Jackson & Pollard) -: 10.5%
Body Fat to Lose to Reach Ideal -: 3.6 kgs
Body Fat (BMI method) -: 16.1%

Body Fat Percentage Categories

Classification	Women (% Fat)	Men (% Fat)
Essential Fat	10-12%	2-4%
Athletes	14-20%	6-13%
Fitness	21-24%	14-17%
Acceptable	25-31%	18-25%
Obese	32% +	25% +

Maximum Allowable Body Fat Percentage to Join Army

Age	Male	Female
17-20	24%	30%
21-27	26%	32%
28-39	28%	34%
40 and over	30%	36%

Maximum Body Fat Percentage Standard after Entry in Army

Age	Male	Female
17-20	20%	30%
21-27	22%	32%
28-39	24%	34%
40 and over	26%	36%

Department of Defense goal: 18% body fat for males, and 26% body fat for females.

Body Fat Percentage Chart

Body Fat Percentage Categories

Maximum Allowable Body Fat Percentage to Join Army

Maximum Body Fat Percentage Standard after Entry in Army

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