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U.S. Navy Method
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Estimate your body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy method.
This calculator uses the U.S. Navy method, which requires gender, height, neck, and waist measurements. For women, hip measurement is also required.
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Essential fat | 10-13% |
| Athletes | 14-20% |
| Fitness | 21-24% |
| Average | 25-31% |
| Obese | 32%+ |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Essential fat | 2-5% |
| Athletes | 6-13% |
| Fitness | 14-17% |
| Average | 18-24% |
| Obese | 25%+ |
The Body Fat Percentage Calculator gives a better look at your body composition than weight or BMI alone. By estimating the amount of your body that is fat, it helps you track fitness and health progress more accurately. This tool uses the U.S. Navy method, a common formula based on body measurements.
The calculator will instantly estimate your body fat percentage and classify it.
Body Fat Percentage (BFP)
23.5%
Average
The Body Fat Percentage Calculator gives a better look at your body composition than weight or BMI alone. By estimating the amount of your body that is fat, it helps you track fitness and health progress more accurately. This tool uses the U.S. Navy method, a common formula based on body measurements.
The calculator will instantly estimate your body fat percentage and classify it.