⚖️ Body Fat Calculator
Calculate your body fat percentage using scientifically validated formulas. Understanding your body composition is crucial for health and fitness goals.
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Body Fat Categories
Men
| Essential Fat | 2-5% |
| Athletes | 6-13% |
| Fitness | 14-17% |
| Average | 18-24% |
| Obese | 25%+ |
Women
| Essential Fat | 10-13% |
| Athletes | 14-20% |
| Fitness | 21-24% |
| Average | 25-31% |
| Obese | 32%+ |
About Body Fat Calculation
Formula Used: U.S. Navy Method
This calculator uses the U.S. Navy method, which calculates body fat percentage based on measurements of circumference and height.
For Men:
Body Fat % = 86.010 × log10(abdomen - neck) - 70.041 × log10(height) + 36.76
For Women:
Body Fat % = 163.205 × log10(waist + hip - neck) - 97.684 × log10(height) - 78.387
Benefits of Tracking Body Fat
- Better assessment of health than BMI alone
- Track fitness progress more accurately
- Monitor changes in body composition
- Guide nutrition and exercise decisions
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on mathematical formulas. For clinical accuracy, professional body composition analysis methods like DEXA scans are recommended.