What is Visceral Fat? (2 of 6)

How Visceral Fat is Measured

While the only way to know for sure how much visceral fat is in the body is through expensive tests, there are some measurements that experts say can be an effective indication.

Waist Size

One of the easiest ways to get an estimate of visceral fat. Measure your waist just over your belly button. If you are a woman, 35 inches or more could mean you have visceral fat — and for men the gauge is 40 inches. For Asian Americans, this number changes to 31.5 inches for women, and 35.5 for men.