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Body Fat Calculator

Body fat percentage from the US Navy tape method, with fat mass, lean mass and your fitness category.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Body fat

20.1%

Category
Average
Fat mass
16.1 kg
Lean mass
63.9 kg

Educational estimate only — not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare professional about your individual situation. Tape measurements are approximate — DEXA or calipers are more accurate.

About the Body Fat Calculator

Body fat percentage from the US Navy tape method, with fat mass, lean mass and your fitness category.

Also known as: body fat percentage, navy body fat, bf% calculator, fat percentage calculator.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter units, sex, neck circumference (cm), waist circumference (cm) and the other fields.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

US Navy method using log of waist, neck (and hip) circumferences and height

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Units: Metric (kg, cm)
  • Weight = 80 kg
  • Height = 178 cm
  • Sex: Male
  • Neck circumference (cm) = 38
  • Waist circumference (cm) = 90

the calculator returns:

  • Body fat: 20.1%
  • Category: Average
  • Fat mass: 16.1 kg
  • Lean mass: 63.9 kg