Fitness
Body Fat Percentage Estimator (Navy Method)
Estimate your body fat percentage using standard tape measurements (waist, neck, hips).
Body Fat Percentage Estimator (Navy Method)
Estimate your body fat percentage using standard tape measurements (waist, neck, hips).
Measurements should be taken directly on the skin for best accuracy.
How to Use This Calculator
Estimate your body fat percentage using the standard US Navy tape measure method.
- Step 1: Select your biological sex and enter your height.
- Step 2: Enter your neck circumference (measured just below the larynx).
- Step 3: Enter your waist circumference (measured at the navel) and hips (for women only, at the widest point).
Frequently Asked Questions
It is generally considered accurate to within 3-4% of DEXA scans for most people. It is a highly practical way to track fat loss progress without expensive equipment.
The formula accounts for the fact that women naturally carry a higher percentage of essential body fat, often distributed differently (such as around the hips and thighs).