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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

  1. Select your gender
  2. Enter measurements — waist, neck, and hip (for women) circumference
  3. Enter your height
  4. 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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