Body Fat Percentage Calculator

This is a simple body fat percentage calculator built using Vite and React. The calculator uses a formula commonly used in health and fitness to estimate body fat percentage based on various inputs.

How to Use

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/jithinsankar/body_fat_percentage.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd body-fat-calculator

3. Install dependencies:

npm install

4. Start the development server:

npm run dev

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 to see it in action.

Formula

The body fat percentage is calculated using the following formula:

For women:

$$\text{ body fat} = 163.205 \times \log_{10}(\text{waist} + \text{hip} - \text{neck}) - 97.684 \times \log_{10}(\text{height}) - 78.387$$

For men:

$$\text{ body fat} = 86.010 \times \log_{10}(\text{abdomen} - \text{neck}) - 70.041 \times \log_{10}(\text{height}) + 36.76$$

Formula Source

The body fat percentage formula used in this calculator is sourced from healthline. You can visit the website for more details on the calculation method and its accuracy.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.