Body Fat Percentage Estimator
Just enter your height, weight, age, and sex to estimate body-fat percentage with the Deurenberg formula. BMI, fat mass, and a category rating are shown too.
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Estimate your body-fat percentage from height, weight, age, and sex using the Deurenberg formula. It differs from a body-composition scale measurement, so use it as a rough guide only.
Sex
Male
yrs
cm
kg
Result
Estimated body fat
17.7%
Male guideline category:Healthy
BMI
22.5
Category
Healthy
Est. fat mass
11.5 kg
Est. lean mass
53.5 kg
Body-fat guideline categories (Male)
| Category | Body-fat range |
|---|---|
| Low (lean) | Under 10.0% |
| Healthy (you) | 10.0% โ under 20.0% |
| Mildly overweight | 20.0% โ under 25.0% |
| Obese | 25.0% and above |
How it works
- Enter your height, weight, age, and sex, and the tool estimates body-fat percentage with the Deurenberg formula: body fat (%) = 1.2 ร BMI + 0.23 ร age โ 10.8 ร sex (male 1, female 0) โ 5.4. BMI is computed first from height and weight (weight in kg รท height in mยฒ).
- Estimated fat mass (kg) is calculated as weight ร body-fat % รท 100, and lean body mass (kg) as weight โ fat mass. Lean mass includes muscle, bone, and water.
- The category ranges follow common guideline bands used by body-composition scales: for men, healthy 10โ20%, mildly overweight 20โ25%, obese 25%+; for women, healthy 20โ30%, mildly overweight 30โ35%, obese 35%+. Thresholds vary by organization and measurement method.
- Because the Deurenberg formula estimates statistically from height, weight, age, and sex, results can differ from a real body-composition scale (bioelectrical impedance) or a DEXA scan. Errors tend to be larger for very muscular people or unusual body types.
- It can also serve as a quick check for 'skinny fat'โa normal BMI (under 25) paired with a high body-fat percentage (roughly over 20โ25% for men or over 30% for women).
- This tool is only a general guide for health management, not a diagnosis or medical advice. For decisions about weight, body fat, or your health, consult a doctor or registered dietitian.
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