Body Fat Calculator

Estimates body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy circumference method.

Lilu Baba's Body Fat Calculator uses the widely-used U.S. Navy circumference method, needing just a tape measure. Informational only, not medical advice.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter your gender, height and neck and waist measurements.
  2. Women also enter hip measurement.
  3. Estimated body fat percentage updates instantly using the U.S. Navy method.
Estimated Body Fat % —

Body Fat Calculator — frequently asked questions

It's a reasonable estimate for most people but less precise than methods like DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing.

Waist: at the navel, standing relaxed. Neck: just below the larynx. Measure consistently for comparable results over time.