This Body Fat Calculator uses the U.S. Navy method to estimate your body fat percentage and categorize your body composition level. A useful tool for weight loss, fitness, and health monitoring.
Result:
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What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage is the amount of fat in your body compared to everything else (muscle, bone, organs, water). Knowing your body fat helps track fitness and health levels better than weight alone.
Body Fat Levels Chart
Category | Male (%) | Female (%) |
---|---|---|
Essential Fat | 2–5% | 10–13% |
Athletes | 6–13% | 14–20% |
Fitness | 14–17% | 21–24% |
Average | 18–24% | 25–31% |
Obese | 25%+ | 32%+ |
Formula Used
Men:
Body Fat % = 495 / [1.0324 – 0.19077 × log10(waist – neck) + 0.15456 × log10(height)] – 450
Women:
Body Fat % = 495 / [1.29579 – 0.35004 × log10(waist + hip – neck) + 0.22100 × log10(height)] – 450