Enter the total body weight and body fat percentage into the calculator to determine the body fat in pounds. This calculator can also evaluate any of the variables given the others are known.

Body Fat Percentage To Pounds Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the body fat in pounds.

BF = (BW * BF) / 100

Variables:

  • BF is the body fat in pounds
  • BW is the total body weight in pounds
  • BF% is the body fat percentage

To calculate the body fat in pounds, multiply the total body weight by the body fat percentage, then divide the result by 100. This will give you the amount of fat in pounds.

What is a Body Fat Percentage To Pounds?

Body fat percentage to pounds is a calculation that determines the amount of fat you carry in relation to your total body weight. It is a measure used to assess your fitness level and health risk related to body fat. For instance, if you weigh 150 pounds and have a body fat percentage of 20%, it means that 30 pounds of your total body weight is fat. This calculation is important as it helps you understand your body composition better, allowing you to set realistic fitness goals and monitor your progress.

How to Calculate Body Fat Percentage To Pounds?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Body Fat Percentage To Pounds.


  1. First, determine the body fat percentage (BF%).
  2. Next, determine the total body weight (BW) in pounds.
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = BF = (BW * BF%) / 100.
  4. Finally, calculate the Body Fat Percentage To Pounds.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

body fat percentage (BF%) = 20%

total body weight (BW) in pounds = 150