What is printed on the body-fat sheet
The single-page PDF lists essential-fat, athletic, fitness, average and higher reference bands in separate men’s and women’s columns. It also includes a short measurement note and links to the body-fat calculator and guide.
| Group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Essential fat | 2-5% | 10-13% |
| Athletic | 6-13% | 14-20% |
| Fitness | 14-17% | 21-24% |
| Average | 18-24% | 25-31% |
| Higher range | 25%+ | 32%+ |
These descriptive fitness labels are the site’s broad reference categories, not Australian diagnostic cut-offs or personalised goals. Keep the column, percentage and measurement method together when making a note on the printed sheet.
Locate a percentage without changing its meaning
A woman’s recorded estimate of 28% sits in the printed 25–31% reference band. That tells you where the estimate sits in this table; it does not verify the estimate’s accuracy or establish a suitable target.
Use a dated, method-specific note
For comparison over time, annotate the PDF with the date and how each estimate was obtained. A change in method can change the reading. This static file cannot convert measurements into a body-fat percentage, and the essential-fat row should not be used as a weight-loss target.
Frequently asked questions
Does this file estimate my percentage from measurements?
No. The PDF is a category reference. The linked calculator estimates a percentage from its own inputs.
Can I compare readings from unrelated methods as exact changes?
No. Keep the measurement method visible; a difference between estimates may reflect the method rather than a confirmed change in body fat.