This free body fat calculator estimates body fat percentage based on the us. For men aged 20 39 a score of above. But others feel that body fat percentage is really the way to go. Navy method as well as the bmi method. When it comes to body composition we are the experts and we are regulated by the care quality commission. Focusing on body fat percentage instead of weight is much more useful to track fat loss progress.
It displays a number of results including the fat loss required to reach ideal body fat percentage. A basic way to measure body fat percentage is by using a soft tape measure like the kind youd use for sewing to record measurements of different parts of the body. The proportion of total fat mass and lean body mass represents an individuals body composition. That means you can get body fat percentage readings from up to 24 different muscle groups and in theory a more accurate overall reading than you get from simply standing on a scale. Here are the 10 best ways to measure your body fat percentage. Knowing your body fat percentage is a good measure of fitness and functionality says dr steven heymsfield professor at pennington biomedical research centre.
Use a tape measure to determine your waist wrist hip and forearm circumference. The bodymetrix system offers the same professional grade ultrasound technology used by elite athletes and trainers. The bmi numbers are way too general to be really useful says tammy callahan marketing manager of life measurement inc which. Bodymetrix system includes hand held ultrasound probe ultrasound gel circumference measuring tape and bodyviewprofit software. Bodymetrix ultrasound system. Determine your body fat percentage with our body fat calculator.
Since 2015 we have performed over 10000 scans at our two central london locations. In addition explore many other calculators addressing finance math health and fitness. This high tech cutting edge device allows you to quickly easily and accurately make assessments. Percentage body fat percentage lean mass total body mass height bmi. Bodyscan will tell you exactly how much fat you have now how much you need to lose the amount of food you should eat every day and how long it will take to get there. Bodyscan is the uks only company dedicated to accurately measuring body composition with dexa technology.
Then input your gender and measurements below to receive a body fat index based on average values. Please note the bodpod service will be unavailable from 15 april until further notice. The body fat index is not an indicator of fitness level since the calculation is made with no regard.