Calculate your body fat percentage using the US Navy method, which uses circumference measurements at the waist, neck, and hips. This method is more accurate than BMI for body composition assessment.
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Results
Body Fat Percentage
17.5
%
Lean Mass Percentage
82.5
%
Formula
How to Use This Calculator
How to Use
- 1
Select your sex.
- 2
Measure waist at the navel (not at the narrowest point).
- 3
Measure neck just below the larynx.
- 4
Females: measure hips at the widest point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a healthy body fat percentage?
How accurate is the Navy method?
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About This Calculator
This calculator uses the formula: Male: 86.010×log(waist−neck) − 70.041×log(height) + 36.76; Female: 163.205×log(waist+hip−neck) − 97.684×log(height) − 78.387. All calculations follow industry-standard methods. Results are estimates — always verify with a licensed professional for structural or code-compliant work.
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