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I think everybody’s going to be a little different. But think single digit or low teens on average.

I’ve been powerlifting and body building for about 8 years now. I hover right around 15%. I don’t have a 6 pack. I doubt I ever will. I tried once a couple of years ago. My energy level was so low, and I hated all the food I was eating (chicken and broccoli 2 or 3 times a day, as little salt as possible, etc.). I got to 12%, had a 4 pack, and called it a day. I’m happy where I am now. Not ashamed to admit that I didn’t have the mental fortitude to accomplish the task.

I used a pair of calipers (3 point measure) and it was around 12-13 % body fat. But I can't be sure I don't have access to any machines (dexa as I recall). But it was totally doable, and seemed maintainable...

It probably depends but roughly <= 10%

Bleh, one bad flu and you might be dead tho... that's what I tell my fiancée anyway.

No, <=10% is a shredded six-pack with thin skin, visible muscle striations, etc.

to see a decent sixpack in normal situations without intense flexing/lighting, a male typically needs to be at about 13-15% bodyfat.