Free Visceral Fat Estimator

Estimate your visceral fat level using waist circumference, age, and BMI as proxy indicators.

inches
years
lbs
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Visceral Fat Score

11

Waist Circumference Risk0
BMI25.8

Visceral Fat Score vs Waist Circumference

Visceral Fat Estimation

Visceral fat surrounds internal organs and is strongly linked to metabolic disease. While a DEXA or CT scan provides exact measurement, waist circumference and BMI are practical proxies.

Scoring Model

Score = (Waist(cm) - 65) / 5 + Age / 15 + BMI / 8

Risk Levels

ScoreLevel 1-9Normal 10-14Elevated 15+High

Waist circumference above 40 inches for men is an independent risk factor.

Example Calculation

A 35-year-old male, 180 lbs, 70 inches, 36-inch waist.

  1. 01BMI = (180 x 703) / (70 x 70) = 25.8
  2. 02Waist = 36 x 2.54 = 91.4 cm
  3. 03Score = (91.4 - 65) / 5 + 35 / 15 + 25.8 / 8
  4. 04= 5.3 + 2.3 + 3.2 = 11 (Elevated)

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