Body Fat Percentage Chart
Use these common reference ranges to understand a body-fat estimate. They provide context—not a diagnosis or a definition of health.
How to use this chart
Track changes under similar conditions and focus on trends. Hydration, lighting, pose, clothing, measurement method, age, and individual physiology all influence body-composition readings.
The categories overlap with athletic and health goals but do not define health, fitness, or appearance for an individual. Sex-specific ranges are broad population references and do not replace professional assessment.
Why estimates from different methods disagree
Photo analysis, skinfolds, bioelectrical impedance, circumference equations, DXA, and multi-compartment laboratory methods estimate body composition in different ways. A result can shift when the method, device, operator, hydration status, or testing protocol changes.
For progress tracking, keep the method and conditions as consistent as possible. Treat a small short-term movement cautiously and look for a repeated trend across several check-ins.
Turn the range into a repeatable baseline
Start with the AI photo analyzer, save the numeric result on your device, and return to the physique progress tracker under similar photo conditions.