Body Fat Calculator

Estimate body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy tape-measure formula.

Result

16.9%
Body fat

Formula

U.S. Navy circumference method (log-based).

Worked example

Male, 175 cm, neck 38, waist 85 → ≈ 17.4% body fat.

About the body fat calculator

The U.S. Navy tape method gives a quick body-fat estimate without calipers or a scale — accurate to within a few percentage points for most people.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I measure?+

Neck below the larynx; waist at the navel; hips at the widest point (women).

Is this as accurate as DEXA?+

No, but it's directionally right and free.

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