Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men. Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) ...

For comparison, this would relate to a direct measure of approximately 25% body fat in men and 30% body fat in women. The situation is more complex in children, where the BMI threshold of obesity ...

A body fat scale can measure body fat percentage, muscle mass, bone density, and more. But they’re not always accurate. Here’s what to know about body fat scales and our top choices.