Located in Kimling's Academy
3550 N. Andrews Ave.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
(954) 564-3833
General Body Fat Percentage Categories
Source: American Council on Exercise
Classification
Women (% fat)
Men (% fat)
Essential Fat
10-12%
2-4%
Athletes
14-20%
6-13%
Fitness
21-24%
14-17%
Acceptable
25-31%
18-25%
Obese
32% plus
25% plus
Body Fat Calculator using calipers
Weight:
Pounds
Kg
Age:
Years
Men Only
Chest:
mm
A diagonal fold halfway between the auxillary line and nipple.
Abdomen:
mm
A vertical fold 2cm to the side of the umbilicus.
Thigh:
mm
A vertical fold midway between inguinal crease and proximal border of patella.
Women Only
Triceps:
mm
A vertical fold midway between shoulder and elbow.
Waist:
mm
A diagonal fold above iliac crest along anterior axillary line.
Thigh:
mm
A vertical fold midway between inguinal crease and proximal border of patella.
Results
Body Fat:
Fat Weight:
Lean Weight:
Fat Caliper equations developed by A.S. Jackson, and M.L. Pollock. Practical assessment of body composition. Physician Sport Med 13:76-90, 1985
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