Body Fat Calculator
Calculate your body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy method. Track your body composition and health metrics.
Body Measurements
Measurement Tips
For accurate results, measure your neck and waist at their narrowest points. For hips, measure at the widest point. All measurements should be taken without clothing.
Body Fat Percentage
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Lean Body Mass
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Fat Mass
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Body Composition
Mass Distribution
Body Fat Category
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Health Recommendations
For Your Body Fat Level
Essential Fat Level
You're at or below essential fat levels. Consider consulting with a healthcare professional to ensure you're maintaining healthy nutrition and not losing too much body fat.
General Health Tips
Balanced Nutrition
- Focus on whole foods: fruits, vegetables, lean proteins
- Include healthy fats from sources like avocados and nuts
- Stay hydrated with plenty of water throughout the day
- Limit processed foods and added sugars
Exercise Recommendations
- Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate cardio per week
- Include strength training 2-3 times per week
- Incorporate flexibility and mobility exercises
- Find activities you enjoy to maintain consistency
Lifestyle Factors
- Prioritize 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night
- Manage stress through meditation or relaxation techniques
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption
- Regular health check-ups with your doctor
Related & Other Popular Calculators
Our Body Fat Calculator is a useful tool that can help you accurately calculate your body fat percentage, lean body mass, and overall body composition. Whether your goals are to lose weight, build muscle, or live a healthy lifestyle - our Body Fat Calculator offers useful information including health metrics about your body.
Using the Body Fat Calculator, you can determine your body fat percentage with precision by entering key measurements such as weight, height, age, gender, neck, waist, and hip circumference. The tool applies the U.S. Navy Method, a trusted formula widely used for calculating body fat levels.
Why Use a Body Fat Calculator?
BMI offers a basic understanding of weight in relation to height, but it does not account for the relationship of fat and muscle mass. Our Body Fat Calculator offers a much clearer insight into your body composition based on measurements of:
Knowing your body fat percentage is crucial to being able to create your own customized nutrition and fitness program. The Body Fat Calculator can help whether you are an athlete, fitness hobbyist or just someone who wants to improve your overall health.
How the Body Fat Calculator Works
This Body Fat Calculator uses simple body measurements to calculate the body fat percentage.
The Body Fat Calculator applies scientifically validated equations which have been tested and peer-reviewed to get you the real results, so you will better know which body fat category you're in: essential fat, athletes, fitness, average and obese.
Benefits of Using a Body Fat Calculator
Healthy Body Fat Percentage Ranges
| Category | Women (%) | Men (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10-13% | 2-5% |
| Athletes | 14-20% | 6-13% |
| Fitness | 21-24% | 14-17% |
| Average | 25-31% | 18-24% |
| Obese | 32%+ | 25%+ |
Use the Body Fat Calculator regularly to ensure you’re staying within a healthy range based on your fitness goals and gender.
Health Tips Based on Body Fat Percentage
FAQs
Body Fat Calculators are online calculators to estimate the percentage of weight coming from fat on a body. It is a more accurate picture of your health than BMI, since it factors body measurements.
The Body Fat Calculator is based on the U.S. Navy Method, which is a valid process for most people. It is also more accurate than DEXA scans, but is accurate enough to track health and fitness.
You will need to provide the following measurements: age, gender, height, weight and waist, neck, and hips (in the case that you are female).
We recommend checking your body fat percentage every 4 - 6 weeks, at minimum, to track your body's changes in body composition over time especially if you are on a weight loss or fitness program.
Healthy body fat percentages differ for men and women and by age. For men, 6 - 24% is healthy, while 14 - 31% is a healthy percentage for women. Athletes usually tend to have lower percentage of body fat.
Yes! The Body Fat Calculator will work great for tracking your progress on a weight loss program. It is important to monitor body fat levels to make sure the levels of fat are decreasing while still maintaining and encouraging lean mass.