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Body Fat Calculator: Estimate Your Body Fat Percentage
1 min read By OhMyApps
Estimate your body fat percentage with our calculator using the U.S. Navy method. All you need is a tape measure and a few body measurements.
How to Use
- Select your gender
- Enter measurements — waist, neck, and hip (for women) circumference
- Enter your height
- See your estimated body fat percentage and category
Common Use Cases
- Fitness tracking: Monitor body composition changes
- Health assessment: Know where you stand on the body fat scale
- Goal setting: Set realistic body composition targets
- Progress monitoring: Track changes over weeks and months
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the Navy method? It’s within 3-4% of more precise methods like DEXA scans. Consistent measurements improve reliability for tracking trends.
Where do I measure? Waist: at the navel. Neck: just below the larynx. Hip (women): at the widest point.
Try our free Body Fat Calculator now.
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