Body Fat Calculator (US Navy)
Estimates body fat percentage from tape measurements.
Result
- Body fat
- 17.45%
How to use the body fat calculator (us navy)
- Enter the sex.
- Enter the height (cm).
- Enter the neck (cm).
- Enter the waist (cm).
- Enter the hip (cm, women only).
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the body fat first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
US Navy circumference formula using log10 of waist, neck (and hip) and height.
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Sex: Male
- Height (cm): 172
- Neck (cm): 38
- Waist (cm): 85
- Hip (cm, women only): 95
the calculator returns:
- Body fat: 17.45%
Background
Any health calculator gives a general estimate. If a result worries you, or you are pregnant, managing a chronic condition or planning a big change in diet or exercise, speak to a doctor, polyclinic or dietitian.
Research has shown that Asians tend to develop conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease at lower body weights than Europeans. That is why the Health Promotion Board recommends lower BMI cut-offs for Singaporeans, with 23 marking the start of moderate risk.
Frequently asked questions
How does the body fat calculator (us navy) work?
It applies this formula: US Navy circumference formula using log10 of waist, neck (and hip) and height.
Is this a medical assessment?
No. These are general estimates. Speak to a doctor or polyclinic for advice about your health.