💪 Body Fat Percentage Calculator
Calculate your body fat percentage using measurements
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About This Tool
Body Fat Percentage Calculator - Calculate your body fat percentage using measurements This tool is specially designed for users in Saudi Arabia and provides accurate, instant results.
Features:
- Accurate and instant calculations
- User-friendly interface
- Full Arabic language support
- Completely free
- Compatible with Saudi standards
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FAQ about Body Fat Percentage
Normal body fat varies by gender and age. For men: 6-24% (essential 2-5%, athlete 6-13%, average 14-17%, acceptable 18-24%). For women: 14-31% (essential 10-13%, athlete 14-20%, average 21-24%, acceptable 25-31%). Women need higher fat for hormonal and reproductive functions.
Most accurate methods: DEXA scan (most accurate), underwater weighing, and Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA). Estimation methods: skin fold calipers (3-4% accuracy), and neck/waist circumference (US Navy method). This calculator uses the latter as a good initial estimate.
Yes, body fat percentage is a better health indicator than total weight. A normal-weight person may have high body fat (skinny fat), and an overweight person may be mostly muscle (like athletes). Waist circumference is also important: over 102 cm for men and 88 cm for women indicates health risk.
To reduce fat while keeping muscle: maintain moderate caloric deficit (500 cal/day), eat high protein (1.6-2.2 g/kg bodyweight), do resistance training 3-4 times weekly, add cardio 2-3 times, sleep 7-9 hours, and avoid losing more than 0.5-1% of bodyweight per week.
Visceral fat surrounds internal organs in the abdomen. It is the most dangerous type of fat as it increases risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure. Measured by waist circumference: risk increases above 94 cm for men and 80 cm for women according to WHO.