Body water percentage
The measurements performed by the scale do
not allow for medically sound conclusions about
age-related water retentions. If you are con-
cerned about your body water percentage, ask
your physician.
The body water percentage is directly related to the percentage of
body fat and muscle. Body fat contains a relatively low amount of
water while muscles tend to store significantly more water.
People with a lower percentage of body fat and high muscle
percentage may exhibit a body water percentage that exceeds
the reference values (such as endurance athletes).
Vice-versa, the body water percentage for people with a high
percentage of body fat is often less than reference values.
Generally speaking, a high percentage of body water is ideal.
The following tables provide an overview of reference values
for the body water percentage (%).
Body water percentage for women
Age Low Normal Elevated
10–29 <52 52–72 >72
30–49 <40 40–60 >60
>50 <45 45–65 >65
Body water percentage for men
Age Low Normal Elevated
10–29 <55 55–75 >75
30–49 <50 50–70 >70
>50 <48 48–68 >68
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