Body Measurements
Determine your body fat percentage with our body fat calculator. Use a scale to establish your body weight, and use a tape measure to determine the circumference of the requested areas. Then input your gender, height and measurements below to receive a body fat estimate based on average values.
Required Measurements
Additional Measurements — optional, for your records
Body Fat Percentage Categories
| Classification | Women (% Fat) | Men (% Fat) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10-12% | 2-4% |
| Athletes | 14-20% | 6-13% |
| Fitness | 21-24% | 14-17% |
| Acceptable | 25-31% | 18-25% |
| Obese | 32% + | 25% + |
Note: These calculations are based on averages.
How to take your measurements
- For your chest, measure around the torso. Place the measuring tape just under your breasts/pecs and wrap it around your back.
- For your bicep, measure around the widest part of your upper arm.
- For your waist, measure around your torso starting at the navel.
- For your forearm, measure around the fullest part below your elbows.
- For your wrist, measure around the smallest point of the wrist just below your wrist bone.
- For your hips, measure around the fullest part of the body at the top of the legs while standing.
- For your thigh, measure around the fullest part of your upper leg while standing.
Tips for Taking ‘Before and After’ Photos:
Pictures speak louder than words. Before getting started with your GoTrim plan, be sure to take ''before'' photos. These photos will serve as a testimony to how far you’ve come, and how hard you’ve worked to achieve weight loss success!