ideal body fat percentage?

I'm 22, female, 5'9 and 160 pounds in order to be in really good shape...bikini shape... what body fat percentage should i have?

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1. Females generally carry a higher body fat % than males, so keep that in mind. I'm 23, male, 6' and 160 lbs. I'm about 8-10% BF and I consider myself in beach shape( toned with abs) For you to get into bikini shape( which may differ depending on your definition), you probably need to get to 18-20% BF. Remember weight does not matter at all. It is all about the % of body fat in relation to lean mass!
2. Probably between 18%-24% to look good in a bikini.