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Body Fat Calculator

Estimate body-fat percentage, fat mass, and lean mass using the Navy tape-measure formula.

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Estimate body fat with the Navy formula

Use body measurements and body weight to estimate body-fat percentage, fat mass, and lean mass. This is a screening estimate, not a medical test.

Results

Body fat percentage

16.9%

Category

Fit range

Fat mass

13.2 kg

Lean mass

64.8 kg

How to use it

  1. 01Select sex and enter height, body weight, neck, and waist measurements.
  2. 02Add hip measurement when using the female formula.
  3. 03Review estimated body-fat percentage along with fat mass and lean mass.

Result guide

  • The result is a screening estimate rather than a clinical measurement.
  • Fat mass and lean mass are derived from the estimated body-fat percentage and body weight.
  • Consistent measuring technique matters if you are tracking changes over time.

About this calculator

Body-fat pages are popular because BMI alone cannot distinguish fat mass from lean mass. Users often want a second screening metric that feels closer to body composition.

The tape-measure approach is still an estimate, but it is practical for at-home use and much easier to repeat than lab-based methods.

Frequently asked questions

Is this more useful than BMI?

It answers a different question. BMI compares weight to height, while this estimate tries to approximate body-fat percentage from measurements.

Why does the female formula need hip measurement?

Because the standard Navy method uses a different circumference relationship for the female estimate.

Should the result be treated as exact?

No. It is best treated as a practical estimate and trend-tracking tool rather than a precise diagnostic measurement.

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Per WHO guidelines / Peer-reviewed researchFormula version: 2026

Reviewed by Dr. Elena Rostova, MD, PhD

Medical Doctor & Clinical Nutrition Researcher

Reviews health index calculators, unit converter benchmarks, and mathematical models against WHO guidelines and peer-reviewed research.

Formula last verified: June 2026

Sources: Per WHO guidelines / Peer-reviewed research/WHO BMI classification guidance/Published TDEE and basal metabolic rate formula references

Disclaimer: Calculator results are for general reference and educational purposes only per WHO standards. Health indexes and mathematical models are not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, clinical nutrition, or certified trade advice.

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