A body fat calculator is a tool that estimates an individual’s body fat percentage using measurements taken from several body parts, including the bicep, tricep, subscapular, and suprailiac areas.
Using a combination of skinfold measurements and circumferences, body fat calculators provide a non-invasive assessment of body composition. This information can be essential for health professionals in assessing obesity, malnutrition, and sarcopenia. The development of body fat calculators has revolutionized body composition assessment, offering a portable and user-friendly alternative to costly and time-consuming laboratory techniques.