Body Composition

Body Fat Percentage (Women)

Name: Body Fat Percentage (Women) - Performance Biomarker Guide
Creator: Ocean Path Ventures LLC
Published: 2025-10-01

Percentage of total body weight that is fat mass

Body FatCategory

Average: 25-31%, Fit: 21-24%Reference

Athletes: 14-20%; general health: 18-25%Reference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

Why Body Fat Percentage (Women) matters

Excess body fat increases disease risk. Essential fat higher in women for reproductive function. Optimal range depends on goals.

Reference Range

Average: 25-31%, Fit: 21-24%

Reference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

Athletes: 14-20%; general health: 18-25%

We have not yet verified a published source for a Body Fat Percentage (Women) target. The value above comes from device vendor material and is shown as a reference only. How we verify ranges.

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Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Oct 1, 2025