Most Accurate Non-Clinical Method
Navy Body Fat Calculator
Estimate your body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy method — the most accurate non-clinical measurement available.
Measure just below the larynx (Adam's apple)
Measure at the narrowest point (navel level)
The U.S. Navy method is considered one of the most accurate non-clinical ways to estimate body fat. It uses circumference measurements and has been validated against hydrostatic weighing.
Your Result — Male
Essential Fat2–5% (men) / 10–13% (women)
Athletic6–13% (men) / 14–20% (women)
Fitness14–17% (men) / 21–24% (women)
Average18–24% (men) / 25–31% (women)
Above Average25%+ (men) / 32%+ (women)
This calculator provides an estimate. For precise measurements, consider DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing.
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