Durnin-Womersley Equation for Calculating Body Fat Percentage

The Durnin-Womersley body fat percentage Equation is ideal for the general population (ages 17-72), utilizes 4 skinfold sites, and distinguishes between males and females.

Durnin-Womersley Equation Measurement Sites

• Tríceps
• Bíceps
• Subescapular
• Suprailiac

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What is the ideal body fat percentage for men and women?

Durnin-Womersley Body FatPercentage Equation for Men

Age	16 - 19	20 - 29	30 - 39	40 - 49	+ 50
c	1.1620	1.1631	1.1422	1.1620	1.1715
m	0.0630	0.0632	0.0544	0.0700	0.0779

Density= c - [m * Log (Biceps + Triceps + Subescapular + Suprailiac)]

Body Fat Percentage (%) = (495 / Body Density) – 450

Durnin-Womersley Body Fat Percentage Equation for Women

Age	16 - 19	20 - 29	30 - 39	40 - 49	+ 50
c	1.1549	1.1599	1.1423	1.1333	1.1339
m	0.0678	0.0717	0.0632	0.0612	0.0645

Density= c - [m * Log (Biceps + Triceps + Subescapular + Suprailiac)]

Body Fat Percentage (%) = (495 / Body Density) – 450