"Desirable" Percentage Fat Content for Women and Men

This chart indicates typical body fat contents for various body types, female and male:

Body TypeFemaleMale
Athlete<17%<10%
Lean17-22%10-15%
Normal22-25%15-18%
Above Average25-29%18-20%
Overfat29-35%20-25%
Obese35+%25+%
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