Estimate body fat % using the US Navy method. More accurate than BMI for many people.
Men: Essential 2–5% | Athletes 6–13% | Fitness 14–17% | Average 18–24% | Obese 25%+
Women: Essential 10–13% | Athletes 14–20% | Fitness 21–24% | Average 25–31% | Obese 32%+
The US Navy method uses height and circumference measurements and is accurate to within ±3% for most people. Measure at the narrowest point for waist, and fullest point for hips.