How to use the Body Fat Calculator
Enter the circumference measurements required by the U.S. Navy method. The female formula also uses hip circumference. Enter the requested measurements carefully and use consistent units. Health calculators provide general estimates from population-based formulas; they are not medical tests and should not replace advice from a qualified professional.
What this calculator does
Estimate adult body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy circumference method. It is intended to make the calculation transparent and repeatable: you provide the known values, the calculator applies the relevant relationship, and the result is shown with the units or labels used by the tool.
When this tool is useful
Use the Body Fat Calculator when you need a quick, repeatable check and already have the inputs requested by the page. It is useful for comparing scenarios, checking hand calculations, planning a task, or understanding how changing one input affects the result.
How the calculation works
The estimate uses the U.S. Navy circumference method with body measurements and sex-specific equations.
Practical example
For a practical check, enter a small set of values you can verify independently, then compare the calculator’s result with the relationship described above before using it for a larger body fat problem.
Things to keep in mind
- These results are general estimates, not diagnoses or individualized treatment recommendations.
- Body composition, age, pregnancy, medical conditions, athletic training, and other factors can make population formulas less representative for an individual.
- Use the result as one data point and consult a qualified professional when health decisions depend on it.