Body Fat Percentage Calculator
Understanding Body Fat Percentage
Body fat percentage is the total mass of fat divided by total body mass, expressed as a percentage. Unlike Body Mass Index (BMI), which only considers total weight and height, measuring your body fat percentage distinguishes between muscle tissue, bone density, and stored fat, making it a far more accurate metric for assessing overall physical fitness.
How the U.S. Navy Body Fat Method Works
The U.S. Navy Method calculates estimated body fat using key body circumference measurements (neck, waist, and hips for women) relative to your overall height. This method provides an accessible and surprisingly accurate alternative to costly clinical procedures such as DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing.