Body fat equation...check this out!

jkleman79
jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
edited September 25 in Health and Weight Loss
So I was curious about this and this equation works awesome!! Takes a calculator and some math skills (basic math skills) but worth the the information to know. So this told me where I will be when I am in shape at the proper weight. Since i figured at the rate I was going I was still gonna be overweight or obese on the BMI scale. I know I will only lose 12 pounds total to be a healthy weight. So do this so you know where healthy is so you dont over shoot and become unhealthy.


Body Fat Formula For Women
Factor 1 (Total body weight x 0.732) + 8.987
Factor 2 Wrist measurement (at fullest point) / 3.140
Factor 3 Waist measurement (at naval) x 0.157
Factor 4 Hip measurement (at fullest point) x 0.249
Factor 5 Forearm measurement (at fullest point) x 0.434
Lean Body Mass Factor 1 + Factor 2 - Factor 3 - Factor 4 + Factor 5
Body Fat Weight Total bodyweight - Lean Body Mass
Body Fat Percentage (Body Fat Weight x 100) / total bodyweight

Body Fat Formula For Men
Factor 1 (Total body weight x 1.082) + 94.42
Factor 2 Waist measurement x 4.15
Lean Body Mass Factor 1 - Factor 2
Body Fat Weight Total bodyweight - Lean Body Mass
Body Fat Percentage (Body Fat Weight x 100) / total bodyweight
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  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    I always wonder...and maybe someone can help me out here...why do women have to take more measurements for this stuff?
  • kellybones
    kellybones Posts: 281 Member
    Inches or centimeters?

    Pounds or kilograms?
  • haleighallen
    haleighallen Posts: 209 Member
    I always wonder...and maybe someone can help me out here...why do women have to take more measurements for this stuff?
    because women are naturally supposed to have a higher amount of fat than men, I believe.
  • jkleman79
    jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
    This one is in inches and pounds.. sorry I guess I forgot about our friends across the pound. Cheers!
  • dracobaby82
    dracobaby82 Posts: 380 Member
    Bump, I wanna try this out later... thanks for the info!
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    I get that, but our wrists? Our forearms? I just don't get the math. But it's no biggie. I was just curious.

    Oops...meant to quote haleighallen.
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    bump and thanks for the info!
  • sneakers71
    sneakers71 Posts: 106
    thx! I'm going to compare this equation to the % I get tonight at my gym with the hand held.
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    need these in my topics list.
  • kellybones
    kellybones Posts: 281 Member
    So I did all my math and I'm apparently 26.75% for my body fat.
    I thought it sounded like a lot so then I googled body fat % and found this link
    http://www.healthchecksystems.com/bodyfat.htm

    I am apparently acceptable!
    I think I'd like to get it down into the fitness range! (<24%)
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    I think I will do this Saturday morning when I weigh. I'm curious about the number compared to the number on the scale - which I don't trust.
  • jkleman79
    jkleman79 Posts: 706 Member
    I will clear the wrist and forearm measurements up for ya....it determines your build. Some women have a small frame and others a more athletic frame which would allow them to carry more weight for their size. This helps you figure out what your frame size is. Small medium or large bone frame.
  • meggonkgonk
    meggonkgonk Posts: 2,066 Member
    Bump
  • jen051279
    jen051279 Posts: 44
    bump to try later
  • AdoraK
    AdoraK Posts: 724 Member
    Bump
  • jenneyd
    jenneyd Posts: 308 Member
    thanks for posting! interesting! Apparently I'm fatter than I thought LOL
  • writenina
    writenina Posts: 35
    Saving for later
  • Gargoyle69
    Gargoyle69 Posts: 87 Member
    I'd like to see a calculator for men with bicep, thighs, neck and calf measurements. Need something to take in account muscle mass.
  • Fesse
    Fesse Posts: 611
    bumping the *kitten* out of this one! Good info, thanks !
  • ceebs9
    ceebs9 Posts: 511 Member
    I will clear the wrist and forearm measurements up for ya....it determines your build. Some women have a small frame and others a more athletic frame which would allow them to carry more weight for their size. This helps you figure out what your frame size is. Small medium or large bone frame.

    Wouldn't this be the same for men?
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I think it's because men tend to put weight on around their middle. You see obese men with thin legs, so measuring round their waist is the main thing. Women tend to put fat on more evenly.
  • polo571
    polo571 Posts: 708 Member
    bump
  • mrmarius
    mrmarius Posts: 1,802 Member
    Will have to check it out
  • joilet
    joilet Posts: 99
    bump
  • alliecore
    alliecore Posts: 446 Member
    Bump
  • Isa25
    Isa25 Posts: 46
    Bump
  • Vicki_78
    Vicki_78 Posts: 81 Member
    bump
  • BiloxiBelle
    BiloxiBelle Posts: 680 Member
    I don't know...this formula puts me at just above 4%. I don't think that is possible. :noway:
  • missheidi
    missheidi Posts: 465 Member
    I always wonder...and maybe someone can help me out here...why do women have to take more measurements for this stuff?
    because women are naturally supposed to have a higher amount of fat than men, I believe.

    well that's just dumb. just cause we have da babies.
  • stacywalton
    stacywalton Posts: 3 Member
    Bump
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