Visual Body Fat Estimator
Estimate your body fat percentage using reference descriptions. Select what looks closest to you, then confirm with measurements.
Confirm with Navy Method
Enter your measurements for a precise body fat calculation using the U.S. Navy method.
Understanding Body Fat Percentages
- Essential fat: 2-5% (men) / 10-13% (women) — Minimum for health. Below this is dangerous.
- Athletic: 6-13% (men) / 14-20% (women) — Visible abs, vascular, lean appearance.
- Fit: 14-17% (men) / 21-24% (women) — Good muscle definition, healthy and maintainable.
- Average: 18-24% (men) / 25-31% (women) — Typical range. Some definition visible.
- Overweight: 25%+ (men) / 32%+ (women) — Excess body fat. Health risks increase.
Track your body fat over time with our Measurement Log and see how it changes with consistent training.