Health

Body Fat Calculator

Estimate your body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy method. All you need is a measuring tape, your height, weight, and neck/waist measurements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a healthy body fat percentage?

For women: 21โ€“31% is average, athletes are 14โ€“20%. For men: 14โ€“24% is average, athletes are 6โ€“13%.

How accurate is the Navy method?

It estimates within 3โ€“4% of DEXA scan results for most people. Accuracy decreases for very lean or very obese individuals.