Body fat · Men
What 10% body fat looks like on a man
Abs show clearly in most light, and the lines between the muscles of the chest, shoulders and arms are easy to see. Veins often show on the forearms. The face looks lean, with a sharp jaw.
Scanning is free. Full results from $4.99.
At a glance
Where 10% sits for men
Category
Athletes
- Essential fat 2 to 5%
- Athletes 10% 6 to 13%
- Fitness 14 to 17%
- Average 18 to 24%
- Obese 25% and over
Source: American Council on Exercise
Healthy range by age
Healthy range at ages 20 to 39
- Ages 20 to 39Healthy range
- Ages 40 to 59Below healthy range
- Ages 60 to 79Below healthy range
Below every adult age group's US average in the CDC survey (26% to 31%).
Why it varies
The same number looks different on different people
Where fat is stored, how much muscle sits under it, height, age, lighting and posture all change how 10% shows on a body.
Other levels for men
Find your own number
One photo is enough. No account needed to start.
Start your scan →Scanning is free. Full results from $4.99.
- Only you can see your photos
- Delete any time
- Sources
- American Council on Exercise. What are the guidelines for percentage of body fat loss? Link
- Gallagher D, Heymsfield SB, Heo M, et al. Healthy percentage body fat ranges: an approach for developing guidelines based on body mass index. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000;72(3):694-701. Table 4. Link
- Borrud LG, Flegal KM, Looker AC, et al. Body composition data for individuals 8 years of age and older: U.S. population, 1999 to 2004. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 11(250), 2010. Link
- These ranges are general guides. Bodyscanly gives estimates, not medical advice.