Body Fat Percentage Calculator Body Fat Percentage Calculator Estimate your body fat percentage using different measurement methods Metric (kg/cm) Imperial (lb/in) Age Gender Male Female Height (cm) Weight (kg) BMI Method Navy Method Skinfold Method The BMI method uses your height, weight, age, and gender to estimate body fat percentage. More accurate methods require additional measurements. Neck Circumference (cm) ⓘMeasure around the narrowest part of the neck Waist Circumference (cm) ⓘMeasure around the narrowest part of the waist, typically at the navel Hip Circumference (cm) ⓘMeasure around the widest part of the hips Triceps Skinfold (mm) ⓘMeasure on the back of the upper arm, midway between the shoulder and elbow Thigh Skinfold (mm) ⓘMeasure on the front of the thigh, midway between the hip and knee Suprailiac Skinfold (mm) ⓘMeasure just above the iliac crest (hip bone) Subscapular Skinfold (mm) ⓘMeasure just below the shoulder blade Chest Skinfold (mm) ⓘMeasure between the armpit and nipple Abdominal Skinfold (mm) ⓘMeasure about 2 cm to the side of the belly button Calculate Body Fat Reset Download PDF Your Body Fat Percentage Results 0% Body Fat Essential Athletic Fitness Average Overweight Obese Your Body Fat Category Category Interpretation will appear here What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the amount of fat tissue in your body as a proportion of your total body weight. It's a more accurate measure of fitness than weight or BMI alone because it distinguishes between fat mass and lean mass (muscle, bones, organs, etc.). Your body requires a certain amount of essential fat for normal physiological functions. Beyond that, higher levels of body fat are associated with various health risks. Body Fat Categories Category Men (%) Women (%) Essential Fat 2-5% 10-13% Athletic 6-13% 14-20% Fitness 14-17% 21-24% Average 18-24% 25-31% Overweight 25-30% 32-38% Obese >30% >38% About the Calculation Methods BMI Method: Uses basic height, weight, age, and gender to estimate body fat percentage. It's quick but less accurate than other methods. Navy Method: Uses body circumference measurements along with height and weight. This method was developed by the US Navy and provides reasonably accurate results without specialized equipment. Skinfold Method: Uses measurements of skinfold thickness at various body sites. This method can be very accurate when performed correctly but requires proper technique and calipers. Scroll to Top
