Body fat calculator
Estimate body fat percentage with the US Navy formula using body measurements.
When to use
- •If you want a body composition estimate without calipers or bioimpedance.
- •If you track waist size and fat loss together with scale weight.
- •If you compare visual progress with body measurements.
- •If you want a simple lean-mass estimate for other calculators.
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Body fat percentage
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Body fat percentage
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US Navy formula
Uses height, waist, neck, and hips for women.
What it means
4The US Navy formula estimates body fat from body measurements.
It is a practical home method for tracking body composition without lab testing.
Accuracy depends heavily on measurement quality, especially waist and neck.
It is more useful for trend tracking than as an absolute one-day truth.
Tips
5Measure waist and neck at the same points every time.
Do not suck in your stomach or pull the tape too tight.
For women, measure hips at the widest point.
Compare the result every 2–4 weeks, not every day.
Use this together with body weight and progress photos.
FAQ
4How accurate is the US Navy formula?
It is an estimate. It is practical for home use, but accuracy depends on correct measurements.
Why is neck measurement included?
Neck circumference is part of the formula and helps adjust the body fat estimate.
Why do women need hips but men do not?
The women’s formula accounts for a different fat distribution pattern, so hips are included.
What is more useful: body fat or BMI?
Body fat usually reflects body composition better, while BMI is useful as a broad starting reference. They work well together.
This is an estimate and does not replace professional body composition testing.
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