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Body Fat Table: Body fat by Height

Reference table of body fat for Body Fat across a range of height values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Dr. Neha Sharma, MBBS, MD (Nutrition) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This body fat reference table shows the body fat for a range of height values, assuming a gender of 1, a neck circumference of 38 cm and a waist circumference of 85 cm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Body Fat Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

HeightBody fat
50 cm57.2%
89 cm37.8%
130 cm25.9%
180 cm16.1%
260 cm5.5%

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your height and read across to the body fat. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Body Fat Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Body Fat Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Body Fat Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common height values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Body Fat Calculator.

Dr. Neha Sharma · MBBS, MD (Nutrition)

Dr. Neha Sharma is a physician specialising in nutrition and preventive health, with over a decade of clinical experience helping patients understand body metrics and healthy lifestyle targets.