How to calculate body fat percentage

In this article, here is how to calculate the percentage of body fat in order to benefit from its benefits and avoid its harmful effects if the percentage of body fat increases.


Fat is one of the nutrients necessary for many of the functions performed by the body. It is one of the sources of energy and responsible for protecting the skeleton and nerves. The body often stores fat in the body because of its importance in producing energy and warmth.

Fats are divided into several types, including: saturated fats, trans fats found in both meat and dairy products, and unsaturated fats that can be found in nuts, oils, seeds, and avocados .

The most important information about calculating body fat percentage, or what is known as calculating fat mass, you can find in the following:

Calculating body fat percentage

There are many methods used to calculate body fat percentage, and some of these methods may require special equipment or consulting experts, and these methods are considered the most accurate in calculating fat percentage.

It is possible to calculate it estimated at home sometimes, or by using a fat calculator that does not require any type of equipment, or long appointments with a specialist doctor or nutritionist.

Below is a detailed explanation of how to calculate the percentage of body fat:

An estimated method for calculating the percentage of body fat

To use the method of calculating body fat percentage mathematically, or through an electronic fat calculator, you must do the following: 

1. Measure your weight early in the morning before eating in order to avoid fluctuations in numbers that occur as a result of eating during the day.
2. Use a soft, flexible tape to collect body measurements, such as: waist circumference, hip circumference, thigh circumference, and other measurements as required when using an electronic fat calculator.
3. Make sure that the tape fits well on the skin so that it does not move from its place, and is not too tight so as not to cause it to deviate. It is worth noting that the measurements differ completely between women and men.
4. Use the appropriate electronic calculator or the appropriate mathematical formula to calculate fat mass, as it differs between women and men as well, and the mathematical calculator can be explained as follows:
(=) Use the formula (total body weight x 0.732) + 8.987 to calculate the body fat percentage for women.
(=) Use the formula (total body weight x 1.082) + 94.42 to calculate the body fat percentage for men. 

  It is worth noting that using this method to calculate fat percentage is not an accurate method, but many individuals resort to it. Because of its ease of use compared to other methods.

Other ways to calculate the percentage of body fat

Other methods and methods used to calculate the percentage of fat in the body are the following:


1. Skin fold measurement (Skin Caliper).
2. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
3. Dexa scanning.
4. Hydrostatic weighting.

 Body fat percentage

After you know the ways to calculate the percentage of body fat, we will show you the following table, which shows the percentage of fat in the body in different cases for both women and men


Benefits of fats for health
The importance of calculating the percentage of fat in the body is that the body must obtain the complete and correct percentage of fat, due to the many health benefits it provides if the body contains this correct percentage of it, and the most important of these benefits are the following:

(.) Temperature regulation.
(.) Regulating hormone levels.
(.) Promoting reproductive health.
(.) Store enough vitamins.
(.) Improve neurological function.
(.) Providing a healthy metabolism.
(.) Regulating  blood sugar levels.