1. What is Body Fat Percentage?

Body fat percentage is the proportion of fat in your body compared to your total body weight. It's a more accurate indicator of health than body weight alone, as it distinguishes between fat mass and lean body mass.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula specifically designed for women:

Where:

• \( BMI \) — Body Mass Index (kg/m²)
• \( Age \) — Age in years

Explanation: This equation estimates body fat percentage based on BMI and age, with coefficients specifically calibrated for women.

3. Importance of Body Fat Measurement

Details: Knowing your body fat percentage helps assess health risks, track fitness progress, and set appropriate weight management goals. Women typically have higher essential body fat than men (10-13% vs 2-5%).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your height in centimeters, weight in kilograms, and age in years. For accurate results, measure your height and weight in the morning before eating.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a healthy body fat percentage for women?
A: For women: Essential fat 10-13%, Athletes 14-20%, Fitness 21-24%, Average 25-31%, Obese 32%+.

Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides a reasonable estimate but may differ from more precise methods like DEXA scans by ±3-5%.

Q3: Why is there a different formula for women?
A: Women naturally carry more body fat than men, especially in breast tissue and hips/thighs.

Q4: When should I measure my body fat?
A: For consistency, measure at the same time of day (morning is best) and under similar conditions.

Q5: Are there limitations to this calculation?
A: May be less accurate for very muscular individuals, pregnant women, or those with significant edema.