Calculating body fat

CSBmommy
CSBmommy Posts: 17 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I used three different online body fat calculators and got totally different answers from each one.

Starting weight: 145lbs
Current weight: 133 lbs
Height: 5'2''
Female
25 years old

I know I can stand to lose a few pounds, but the online calculators said I was obese. I'm probably in the normal range. Maybe slightly overweight. Obviously, these calculators are not accurate. How can I determine body fat without spending $100 at a clinic?

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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    CSBmommy wrote: »
    I used three different online body fat calculators and got totally different answers from each one.

    Starting weight: 145lbs
    Current weight: 133 lbs
    Height: 5'2''
    Female
    25 years old

    I know I can stand to lose a few pounds, but the online calculators said I was obese. I'm probably in the normal range. Maybe slightly overweight. Obviously, these calculators are not accurate. How can I determine body fat without spending $100 at a clinic?

    Post a pic.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Or use this for reference. juhwvgyyu8b0.jpeg
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Have someone who knows how to use calipers estimate your BF%.
  • CSBmommy
    CSBmommy Posts: 17 Member
    Is it really that simple? Because looking at those photos, I'd say I'm closest to 30%.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Then there you go!! Pretty dang simple and cheap!!
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    CSBmommy wrote: »
    Is it really that simple? Because looking at those photos, I'd say I'm closest to 30%.

    It'll be as accurate as anything else other than a Dexa.
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