Body Fat Calculator

Calculate your body fat percentage using the US Navy method. Requires simple circumference measurements and provides accurate body composition analysis.

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Body Fat Calculator

Navy Method - Circumference Measurements

Body Fat Categories (Men)

Essential Fat
<6%
Athletes
6-13%
Fitness
14-17%
Average
18-24%
Obese
25%+

This calculator uses the U.S. Navy method and provides an estimation. For accurate body composition analysis, consult a healthcare professional.

How the Body Fat Calculator Works

This calculator uses the U.S. Navy method, a body circumference formula developed to estimate body fat percentage. It relies on a few simple body measurements and is a convenient way to get a general idea of your body composition without expensive equipment.

For men, the formula is:
Body Fat % = 495 / (1.0324 - 0.19077 * log10(waist - neck) + 0.15456 * log10(height)) - 450

For women, the formula is:
Body Fat % = 495 / (1.29579 - 0.35004 * log10(waist + hip - neck) + 0.22100 * log10(height)) - 450

The measurements should be taken in centimeters for the calculation, but our tool handles the conversion from inches automatically if you select imperial units.

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