Online Body Fat Calculators

onikonor
onikonor Posts: 473 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
There are a number of different calculators out there. I know the most accurate test is skin fold or bodpod but I don't wanna spend the money for an assessment.

I tried using 3 different online calculators and they gave me completely different answers. My fat distribution is primarly in the stomach area.

http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bf/ 27% measures wrist, waist, hip, forearm
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/mbf/ 36% measures neck, waist, hip
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/cbbf/ 21% measures wrist, waist, hip, forearm, thigh, calf

Which calculator did you guys find the most accurate? There is no way I'm 21% but I don't think I'm 36% either.

How can I figure out where I fit in?

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  • moe0303
    moe0303 Posts: 934 Member
    FYI, as a point of reference, 33% is the upper allowable limit for females in the military. It's 22% for guys. They use the neck, waist and hip method.
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    Does anyone who is 5'5 have a picture at 25%, 30%, or 35% body fat?
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    FYI, as a point of reference, 33% is the upper allowable limit for females in the military. It's 22% for guys. They use the neck, waist and hip method.

    I did use the military calculator but it gave me completely differenet answer than the other two at 36%.
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    I think the third one might be pretty accurate. Where do u measure hips tho? Around the butt or the actuall bones
  • ClareWantsProgress
    ClareWantsProgress Posts: 173 Member
    I think the third one might be pretty accurate. Where do u measure hips tho? Around the butt or the actuall bones

    I always want a good answer for this question as well, since there is a HUGE difference for me! My undies are like a size 7, but my measurements would seem to put me at a far larger number. I always thought you were were supposed to measure around your widest part, which for me of course includes my butt.
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    I took my hip measurments at the widest point (around butt). Forearm and leg was also at the widest points. My waist depended on what the calculator asked. I think it asked at measurment at naval so that's what I put in.

    I'm probably somewhere at between 25% and 35%? I really don't know though.
  • Rosa1213
    Rosa1213 Posts: 456 Member
    ^^^ I'm with you on this one. My behind is a little big, and when I include it, it puts me at a far larger number as well.
  • Lesley2901
    Lesley2901 Posts: 372 Member
    Does anyone who is 5'5 have a picture at 25%, 30%, or 35% body fat?

    I'm 5'5" and the other two pics in my profile page are at around 25%. I would also like to get an accurate measurement now but the results I get from the online calculators vary by about 6%.
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    Does anyone who is 5'5 have a picture at 25%, 30%, or 35% body fat?

    I'm 5'5" and the other two pics in my profile page are at around 25%. I would also like to get an accurate measurement now but the results I get from the online calculators vary by about 6%.

    I would have to say you look slimmer so i'm probably closer to 30-35%. How much does a skinfold test cost?
  • ladyraven68
    ladyraven68 Posts: 2,003 Member
    This may give you an idea

    http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    This may give you an idea

    http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages

    Yeah that does help. Based on those pictures I would say 28% or so. So the first calculator is the most accurate for me.
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    Maybe this will help. Please be honest I won't take offense.

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  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    I just had my bodyfat done and it was 24.5% via caliper-testing. Honestly, just pick one, and use it as a reference. All that matters is that those numbers go down, down, down...There's just no perfect way to measure BF unless you pay to get a DEXA scan. I've found the online calculators estimate mine very low though. They give me anywhere from 16-19%, which I know is not accurate. I just go with the calipers, but if I didn't have calipers, I'd just pick something and use it as a guide. Best wishes! :flowerforyou:

    BTW, my "before" pics in my profile were me at 37.9% in January--you could use those as reference too if you wish.
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    I just had my bodyfat done and it was 24.5% via caliper-testing. Honestly, just pick one, and use it as a reference. All that matters is that those numbers go down, down, down...There's just no perfect way to measure BF unless you pay to get a DEXA scan. I've found the online calculators estimate mine very low though. They give me anywhere from 16-19%, which I know is not accurate. I just go with the calipers, but if I didn't have calipers, I'd just pick something and use it as a guide. Best wishes! :flowerforyou:

    BTW, my "before" pics in my profile were me at 37.9% in January--you could use those as reference too if you wish.

    Wow great job :D
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    Sey my phone glitched and now I can't delete lol

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