Health & Fitness Calculators

Body Fat Percentage Calculator

Enter height, neck, and waist (plus hip for women) measurements to estimate body fat percentage using the US Navy method.

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Estimated body fat (US Navy method)

The US Navy circumference method is an estimate, not a substitute for DEXA scans or other clinical measurements.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Choose male or female.
  2. 2Enter height, neck, and waist (and hip if female).
  3. 3See the estimated body fat percentage.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is this method?+

The Navy circumference method is a reasonable field estimate, but DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing are more precise clinical measurements.