Health & Fitness

Body Fat Percentage Calculator

Enter body measurements to estimate body fat percentage.

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Useful next checks

  • Treat the result as general guidance, not a diagnosis.
  • Check unusual results with a qualified health professional.
  • Retest with accurate measurements for a better estimate.

Intro

Use this body fat percentage calculator to estimate body fat from circumference measurements.

How it works

Enter sex, height, neck, waist, and hip measurements. The calculator applies the U.S. Navy method.

Formula

The Navy method estimates body density using logarithms of body measurements, then converts the result to a body fat percentage.

Example calculation

Measurements should be taken consistently with a flexible tape measure for the most useful estimate.

FAQs

  • This is an estimate and can vary with measurement technique.
  • Body composition scans and professional assessments may be more precise.

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Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this method?

It is an estimate and depends heavily on consistent measurements.

Why is hip measurement included?

The Navy formula uses hip measurement for women and ignores it for men.