Body Fat Percent Standards

Percent Body Fat Standards*
  Men Women

*These standards are for 20-40 years of age.
 Add approximately 1% body fat for each additional decade above 40 years of age.

Very Lean/Underweight ≤8% ≤21%
Recommended 8-20% 21-32%
Overweight 20-25% 32-38%
Obese >25% >38%