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Body Fat Percentage (most accurate calculations)

BlackPantherChick123
BlackPantherChick123 Posts: 425 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I tried multiple online BFP calculators but I just get a variety of percentages.
I am 5'2, 140 lbs, 21 years old, female of course, these are my measurements in inches (believe it or not, my genetics are different when ur petite and kinda busty)
Chest: 38
Waist: 27
Hips: 38
Butt: 39
Thigh: 24
Bicep: 12
Forearm: 9
Neck: 12.5

I am a medium-small frame, I can fit in a variety of different sizes bu that's an hour glass figure, I mostly wear sizes xs-s, size 3-5 in pants, shorts, and skirts, dresses are complicated because I am very chest heavy but have a small waist.
I was wondering what would be my BFP with these measurements bc I keep getting different ones.
To also note, I do strength training 3x a week, cardio everyday, I'm toned but with my frame and genetics, I naturally have "bigger" thighs and breasts.

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  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    There are a number of people around these parts who are pretty good at eyeballing withing 10% or so if you post a picture, but measurements don't really help because they could easily be affected by frame size. The only really accurate way to measure BFP is with a Dexa scan or something along those lines, not online calculators. Home devices are often off as well, but some can show trends accurately at least.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Why do you need a number?
  • BlackPantherChick123
    BlackPantherChick123 Posts: 425 Member
    I'm just curious is all
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Post some pictures, there's some experts on here who will give you a good estimate.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Post some pictures, there's some experts on here who will give you a good estimate.

    Yep. That^^
  • BlackPantherChick123
    BlackPantherChick123 Posts: 425 Member
    I'll get back on that. I'll get some progress photos when I'm not bloated and in the mornings. I don't really like taking photos of myself bc I'm not good at taking photos and I'm camera shy
  • modzikaone
    modzikaone Posts: 11 Member
    BF... just numbers!!!...keep up on training and you will be just fine
  • BlackPantherChick123
    BlackPantherChick123 Posts: 425 Member
    modzikaone wrote: »
    BF... just numbers!!!...keep up on training and you will be just fine

    I guess that makes me feel a lot better. I use to be triggered by numbers years ago but recently when I released I'm considered "overweight" when I'm by no means fat or overweight, I now tend to forget about the number on the scale, the BMI chart, and now this. I do go by how I wear clothes and how I feel. I'm very happy where I am. Im just surprised how I can gain so much weight (not saying it's all fat) and can still wear smaller clothes.
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