How to find out my fat %

Sneakypeek1972
Sneakypeek1972 Posts: 91
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, ive noticed alot ppl talking about fat % how do i find out what mine is, if anyone can help me out here would be much appreciated :)

i just googled it and found a convertor mines saying its 53.6% is that classed as bad? this is all very confusing.

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  • adam145
    adam145 Posts: 32 Member
    There are several calculators on the web (eg http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/, but Google will turn up a ton of others).

    You can also get scales which calculate your fat %. I use Withings Scales, which I'd recommend, but they are on the pricey side.
  • Uglyduckling2swan
    Uglyduckling2swan Posts: 48
    I have a Tanita weighing scale that measures weight and body fat. They also have ones which measure water weight as well. It was pricey. Bought it in 2008 and still working.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    Look for a measurements-based calculator (google covert bailey's body fat calculator) or pick up a cheap calipers. Mine was like $6 on Amazon. All the measurement tools are fairly inaccurate (unless you go to a lab) but the overall trend is what most people are ok with. Am I reducing it over time?

    Bailey (a fitness author) thinks around 21% is ideal for women. It's a tough goal. I think I was over 30% at goal weight. 50%+ is not good for your health, for sure.

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