Body Fat Calculator

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Calculate body fat percentage accurately using the US Navy Logarithm formula. Also shows BMI, Lean Body Mass (LBM), and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). Free, no signup.

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How to use

  1. 1Select your gender (Male or Female) — the formula changes accordingly
  2. 2Enter your height, weight, and age
  3. 3Measure and enter neck, waist circumference (women add hip)
  4. 4View body fat %, BMI, LBM, BMR and personalized advice

Frequently Asked Questions — Body Fat Calculator

How accurate is the US Navy body fat formula?+

The US Navy formula has been validated against DEXA scans with an accuracy of ~1-3% margin. It is more practical than calipers (requires special skill) and more accessible than hydrostatic weighing. It is the standard method used by the US military for fitness assessments.

What is a healthy body fat percentage?+

Men: Essential (2–5%), Athletes (6–13%), Fitness (14–17%), Average (18–24%), Obese (>25%). Women: Essential (10–13%), Athletes (14–20%), Fitness (21–24%), Average (25–31%), Obese (>32%). The "Fitness" range is considered ideal for non-professional athletes.

What is Lean Body Mass (LBM)?+

Lean Body Mass is everything in your body except fat: muscles, bones, organs, and water. LBM = Weight × (1 − body fat ratio). Tracking LBM is more meaningful than scale weight alone — an increase in LBM indicates muscle gain even if total weight stays the same.

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