Body Adiposity Index (BAI) Calculator

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Estimate your body fat percentage using hip circumference and height measurements without calipers.

Height (cm)

Hip Circumference (cm)

About the Body Adiposity Index (BAI)

The **Body Adiposity Index (BAI)** is a metric proposed as a reliable alternative to the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI). Unlike BMI which relies on total bodyweight (often misclassifying muscular athletes as overweight), BAI utilizes hip circumference and height to provide an direct estimation of adipose tissue fat mass.

Frequently Asked Questions

For athletic and muscular populations, yes. However, skinfold calipers and DXA scans remain the gold standard for body fat analysis.

Wrap the tape measure around the widest part of your glutes/hips parallel to the floor.