Printable Body Fat Percentage Chart
Last updated 2026-06-03
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A one-page body composition reference: ACSM body fat percentage ranges by sex (essential, athletes, fitness, acceptable, and obese categories), a summary of how the common measurement methods compare in accuracy, and the inputs behind the US Navy circumference formula. These are population descriptive ranges drawn from ACSM's Guidelines — not individual targets or medical advice. Sourced from ACSM (11th ed.), the AHA 2023 body-composition statement, and Hodgdon & Beckett (1984). Print at 100% scale for the gym binder, or pin it for reference. Download as a US Letter PDF, an A4 PDF, or a Pinterest-ready PNG.
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- American College of Sports Medicine — ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th ed. (2021) — [archived 2026-05-30]
- Hodgdon JA & Beckett MB (1984) — Prediction of percent body fat for US Navy men and women from body circumferences and height. Naval Health Research Center Report No. 84-29. — [archived 2026-05-30]
- American Heart Association — Body Composition Assessment: Guidance for Clinical Practice (2023 Scientific Statement) — [archived 2026-05-30]