Body Fat %, HELP!?

jecka93
jecka93 Posts: 415 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So I used an online body fat percentage calculator and am super confused at me results, they said

Body Mass Index:   18.9  kg/m2
Waist-to-Height ratio:   0.40
Percent Body Fat:   19.7%
Lean Body Mass:   46.6 kg

But I am so confused on if that's an OK body fat percentage? :/
I'm 175cm tall and weigh 58kg.

Can anybody help!?

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  • Arexxx
    Arexxx Posts: 486 Member
    Yeah, 19% is in the athletes range.
  • philOHIO
    philOHIO Posts: 520 Member
    If you don't want confusion, post English measurements :laugh:

    If you are confused, talk to your doctor.
  • lauren3382
    lauren3382 Posts: 372 Member
    You look more lean than 19.7% in your profile pic. I'd put you closer to 15-17%.
  • _CowgirlUp_
    _CowgirlUp_ Posts: 585 Member
    Ummmm....if that's you in your profile photo...I think you're right on target. Nothing to worry about.
  • jecka93
    jecka93 Posts: 415 Member
    Ummmm....if that's you in your profile photo...I think you're right on target. Nothing to worry about.

    Thats me.
    I'm just curious because I hear a lot of people talking about it!
  • octavian87
    octavian87 Posts: 2 Member
    BF% varries a lot dependant on the method used, is your profile pic current?
    Im asking because it does not look much like 19%, but lower imo..

    Caliper in the hands of and experienced individual is by far the best, cheapest and most predictable way.
    Most gyms offer it free or as a 5$ service.


    Comparsion: We used tape measurements, a proffesional Tanita scale, and caliper for 2 months to compare results.
    Tape measurements gave me a BF of 17,24
    Caliper gave 9,94
    Scale gave 13 or something if i recall correct.

    Scales are usefull for average individuals who just want to track progress.. Going to low or high if the median gives odd results.
    Caliper however is fairly consistent, and if you want something better, you better prepare to pay from 400$ and up, each time.
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    You look more lean than 19.7% in your profile pic. I'd put you closer to 15-17%.
    She's laying down in her profile pic so it'll look like it's less. 19% is probably pretty close.
  • jecka93
    jecka93 Posts: 415 Member
    I have more photos on my profile, if that helps.
  • lauren3382
    lauren3382 Posts: 372 Member
    I have more photos on my profile, if that helps.

    Your profile is private so all we can see is your main pic.
  • moosejuice16
    moosejuice16 Posts: 60
    bodyfatchart.jpg

    I'm on your FL and can see your other pics. Would say you are around 18% maybe?

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