Body Fat Calculator — Free US Navy Method Tool

Free body fat percentage calculator using the US Navy method. Enter height, waist, neck, hip measurements. Category classification included. 100% client-side. 100% serverless.

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Body Fat Calculator — Free US Navy Method Tool

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  1. Select Gender — Male or female (women need hip measurement).
  2. Enter Measurements — Height, waist, neck (and hip for women) in cm.
  3. Calculate — See body fat %, category, and lean/fat mass.

Body Fat Calculator — US Navy Method

The Body Fat Calculator estimates your body fat percentage using the US Navy circumference method. Simply enter your height, waist, and neck measurements (plus hip for women) to get an accurate estimate with category classification.

The US Navy Method

Developed by the US Department of Defense, this method uses circumference measurements of key body areas. The formulas account for the relationship between body dimensions and fat storage patterns.

Body Fat Categories

  • Essential Fat — Men: 2-5%, Women: 10-13%
  • Athlete — Men: 6-13%, Women: 14-20%
  • Fitness — Men: 14-17%, Women: 21-24%
  • Average — Men: 18-24%, Women: 25-31%
  • Obese — Men: 25%+, Women: 32%+

Features

  • Gender-Specific — Different formulas and categories for men and women.
  • Category Classification — Instant body fat category assessment.
  • US Navy Standard — Widely accepted method.

Privacy

All calculations run in your browser. No health data is transmitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What method is used?

The US Navy circumference method, which uses waist, neck, and height measurements (plus hip for women) to estimate body fat percentage.

How accurate is it?

The US Navy method is accurate within ±3-4% compared to hydrostatic weighing. It's one of the most widely used estimation methods.

What are the body fat categories?

Men: Essential (<6%), Athlete (6-14%), Fitness (14-18%), Average (18-25%), Obese (>25%). Women: Essential (<14%), Athlete (14-21%), Fitness (21-25%), Average (25-32%), Obese (>32%).

Is my data uploaded?

No. All calculations run 100% in your browser.