1. What is Body Fat Percentage?

Body fat percentage is the proportion of fat to total body weight. It's a more accurate indicator of fitness 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 for women:

Where:

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

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

3. Importance of Body Fat Percentage

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.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your BMI (calculate separately if needed) and age. For accurate results, use a recently measured BMI value.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's a healthy body fat percentage for women?
A: Essential fat is 10-13%, athletes 14-20%, fitness 21-24%, average 25-31%, and obese 32%+.

Q2: How accurate is this formula?
A: It provides a reasonable estimate but may not be as accurate as DEXA scans or skinfold measurements.

Q3: Why is the formula different for women?
A: Women naturally carry more body fat than men due to biological differences like reproductive functions.

Q4: Can I use this if I'm pregnant?
A: No, pregnancy significantly alters body composition, making the formula inaccurate.

Q5: How often should I measure body fat percentage?
A: Monthly measurements are sufficient to track trends, as daily fluctuations are normal.