Body Fat Calculator

Estimate adult body-fat percentage from circumference measurements using the U.S. Navy method.

Enter your values

Change any field. The result is recalculated on this device.

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Keep the tape level and measure below the larynx without compressing the skin.

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For the male method, measure the abdomen at the navel; for the female method, measure the natural waist.

Your result

Local calculation
Estimated body fat16.9%

How this calculation works

Estimate adult body-fat percentage from circumference measurements using the U.S. Navy method. The result is calculated locally in your browser from the visible inputs, and the method below remains available for checking.

The U.S. Navy circumference equations use log₁₀ of height and waist/neck, with hip included in the female equation.

Worked example

Entered tape measurements produce a rough adult body-fat estimate, not a clinical measurement.

Assumptions and limits

  • Inputs use the units shown beside each field.
  • Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability.

Questions people ask

How does the Body Fat Calculator work?

It applies this displayed method: The U.S. Navy circumference equations use log₁₀ of height and waist/neck, with hip included in the female equation. Values stay in your browser and are not submitted to a server.

What should I check before using the Body fat result?

Inputs use the units shown beside each field. Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability. This is a general adult estimate, not a diagnosis or personalised medical advice. Seek a qualified clinician for health decisions.

Does this Body fat calculator save my information?

No. Calculation inputs are processed on this device. Sharing creates a URL only when you choose the share action.

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