Body & WeightU.S. Navy Circumference Method

Body Fat Calculator

The Body Fat Calculator uses the validated U.S. Navy circumference method (measuring neck, waist, and hips) to estimate total body fat percentage and fat mass vs. lean mass.

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Body Fat Calculator

Estimate your body fat percentage and lean muscle mass using the U.S. Navy circumference method.

Edad10 – 120 yrs
yrs
Altura50 – 250 cm
cm
Peso20 – 350 kg
kg
Neck (cm)20 – 70 cm
cm
Waist (cm)40 – 180 cm
cm
U.S. Navy Body Fat SpectrumFitness Target
242+
16.9%
Fitness Target
Essential Fat
2-5.9
Athletes
6-13.9
Fitness Target
14-17.9
Average Range
18-24.9
Obese Range
25-45
Body Composition16.9% Fat
Lean Mass: 62.3 kgFat Mass: 12.7 kg

Evidence-based estimations. Consult a physician for personalized guidance.

Clinical Formula & Calculation Standard

Official clinical definitions and validated mathematical models

U.S. Navy Body Circumference Method

Men: 495 / [1.0324 - 0.19077 × log₁₀(waist - neck) + 0.15456 × log₁₀(height)] - 450 Women: 495 / [1.29579 - 0.35004 × log₁₀(waist + hip - neck) + 0.22100 × log₁₀(height)] - 450

The U.S. Navy circumference method correlates body dimensions with underwater weighing and DXA scans with a standard error of approximately 3–4%.

American Council on Exercise (ACE) Body Fat Standards

CategoryWomen (% Fat)Men (% Fat)
Essential Fat10 – 13%2 – 5%
Athletes14 – 20%6 – 13%
Fitness21 – 24%14 – 17%
Average25 – 31%18 – 24%
Obese≥ 32%≥ 25%

Jackson & Pollock Ideal Body Fat by Age

Age BracketWomen Ideal %Men Ideal %
Age 2017.7%8.5%
Age 2518.4%10.5%
Age 3019.3%12.7%
Age 3521.5%13.7%
Age 4022.2%15.3%
Age 4522.9%16.4%
Age 5025.2%18.9%
Age 55+26.3%20.9%

Clinical Insights & Practical Usage

  • Measure circumferences with a flexible tape pulled snug but without compressing soft tissue, to the nearest 0.5 cm or 1/4 inch.
  • Men measure waist horizontally at the navel; women measure at the narrowest point of the waist and widest point of the buttocks/hips.
  • Lean Body Mass (LBM) = Total Weight - (Total Weight × Body Fat %).

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