Body Fat Calculator
Calculate your estimated body fat percentage using various measurement methods. This calculator helps you track your fitness progress and understand your body composition.
Understanding Body Fat Percentage
Our Body Fat Calculator uses multiple methods to estimate your body fat percentage, including the U.S. Navy method, BMI-based estimation, and skinfold measurements. Understanding your body fat percentage is crucial for tracking fitness progress and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Body Fat Measurement Methods
U.S. Navy Method
Uses height, waist, and neck circumference measurements to estimate body fat percentage, with different formulas for men and women.
BMI-Based Estimation
Estimates body fat percentage based on BMI, age, and gender, providing a quick approximation without additional measurements.
Skinfold Measurements
Uses caliper measurements of skinfold thickness at specific body sites to estimate subcutaneous fat and total body fat percentage.
Body Circumference
Uses measurements of various body circumferences to estimate body fat percentage, particularly useful for the U.S. Navy method.
DEXA Scan
A highly accurate but expensive method that uses X-ray technology to measure body composition, including fat, lean mass, and bone density.
Bioelectrical Impedance
Measures the resistance of body tissues to electrical current to estimate body composition, commonly used in home scales and handheld devices.
How to Use This Calculator
- Select your gender
- Enter your age
- Input your height and weight
- Provide the required circumference measurements
- View your estimated body fat percentage and category
Body Fat Percentage Categories
For Men
- Essential Fat: 2-5%
- Athletes: 6-13%
- Fitness: 14-17%
- Average: 18-24%
- Obese: 25%+
For Women
- Essential Fat: 10-13%
- Athletes: 14-20%
- Fitness: 21-24%
- Average: 25-31%
- Obese: 32%+
Important Note:
This calculator provides estimates only. For the most accurate body fat measurements, consider professional methods like DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing. Body fat percentage is just one indicator of health and fitness.