What's my body fat percentage?

Paul K · Nov 20, 2006

I'm 17 y/o Male.
5'8"
147 lbs

my BMI is 22.3?

What % fat is my body?

stroutman81 · Nov 20, 2006

You can't just estimate bf% based off these numbers. You need to get some type of test done.

Paul K · Nov 20, 2006

stroutman81 said:
You can't just estimate bf% based off these numbers. You need to get some type of test done.

like what?

jaackdeth · Nov 20, 2006

Hydrostatic is best, that's where you are put into a tank of water, or by Skinfold testing done with a caliper.

Paul K · Nov 20, 2006

**** all that, just have a wild stab at it anyone?

SkianS40 · Nov 20, 2006

Paul K said:
**** all that, just have a wild stab at it anyone?

There's no way to "have a wild stab at it"... we have no idea how you're built, how much muscle you have, or where you're storing your 147lbs!

my wild stab would be: 1.67x10^3.88 percent body fat... but that's just a stab

Markus Leon · Nov 20, 2006

Paul K said:
**** all that, just have a wild stab at it anyone?

Rough estimate somewhere between 4 and 40 percent, might be higher or lower tho.

stroutman81 · Nov 20, 2006

yea, definitely between 1 & 100%. I would be willing to put big money on it.

werewolf · Nov 20, 2006

LOL Stroutman - I don't know, that's a pretty ballsy wager. Are you sure about that?

werewolf · Nov 20, 2006

But seriously Paul, you can't just estimate based on those numbers -- you need to be tested for it. Have a qualified trainer use calipers for a more accurate and quick testing.

WannaBSkinny · Nov 20, 2006

if you are that determined to not take everyones advice and get tested properly, then this site can give you an estimate based on body measurements...

this isnt very accurate but it is the rough estimate you want...