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Body Fat Percentage

Calculate your body composition using the scientific Navy Method

For accuracy, measure at the widest point of the neck, and at the navel for waist (men) or thinnest point (women).

Estimated Body Fat

24.4%

Acceptable

Fat Mass

17.0 kg

Lean Mass

53.0 kg

Disclaimer: Calculations are approximations. Professional body scans are recommended for precise medical data.

Using the Body Fat Calculator

Our body fat calculator for India help you go beyond just weight to understand your body composition. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or managing your health, knowing your body fat percentage is key to a healthier lifestyle.

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Key Features

  • Uses the reliable U.S. Navy Method for estimation
  • Requires only simple tape measurements (Neck, Waist, Hips)
  • Calculates Lean Body Mass and Fat Mass separately
  • Provides categories from Essential Fat to Obese based on results
  • Includes visualizations to help track your fitness journey
  • Mobile-optimized for quick checks at the gym or home

How to calculate Body Fat Calculator

Step-by-step Guide & Informational Intent

  1. 1.Select your Gender and enter your Age and Weight.
  2. 2.Measure your Neck circumference at the widest point.
  3. 3.Measure your Waist circumference (at the navel for men, narrowest point for women).
  4. 4.For women, also enter your Hip circumference at the widest point.
  5. 5.View your Body Fat percentage and your Fitness Category instantly.

How the Calculation Works

The U.S. Navy formula uses the height and circumference constants to estimate body volume, which is then converted to estimated body fat percentage using standard density formulas.

Important Assumptions

  • Measurements are taken accurately with a flexible tape
  • Applies to average adults (not professional bodybuilders)
  • Assumes standard body density distribution
  • Results are estimates and may vary from DEXA scans
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Fitness Tracking Examples

General Health: For men, a body fat of 15-20% is ideal; for women, 20-25% is considered healthy.
Weight vs Fat: You might not lose weight on the scale, but if your waist drops, your body fat is decreasing.
Visceral Fat: Reducing waist circumference is the best way for Indians to target dangerous internal fat.
Transformation: Use this tool every 4 weeks to see how your strength training is changing your physique.

Body Fat Categories (American Council on Exercise)

CategoryWomenMen
Essential Fat10-13%2-5%
Athletes14-20%6-13%
Fitness21-24%14-17%
Average25-31%18-24%
Obese32% +25% +
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Using this calculator alongside my gym routine helped me understand that gaining weight wasn't bad—I was gaining muscle and losing fat!

Rajesh Kumar, Fitness Enthusiast (Mumbai)

Official Data Sources

Data SourceOfficial Verification
U.S. NavyU.S. Navy Circumference Method
WHOObesity and Overweight Guidelines
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Body Fat Calculator FAQs

Our body fat calculator for India help you go beyond just weight to understand your body composition. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or managing your health, knowing your body fat percentage is key to a healthier lifestyle.

While it varies by age, generally, a healthy range for men is 15-25% and for women is 20-30%. For the Indian population, staying towards the lower end of these ranges is beneficial due to the higher risk of visceral fat (fat around organs).
Our tool uses the U.S. Navy Method, which requires measurements of your height, neck, and waist (and hips for women). It's one of the most reliable formula-based methods available for home use.
Your weight includes muscle, bone, and water. Body fat specifically measures the percentage of your weight that is adipose tissue. Since muscle is denser than fat, a fit person might weigh more but have a much lower body fat percentage.
Visceral fat is the fat stored deep in the abdominal cavity. Indians are genetically predisposed to storing more fat in this area (the 'Pot Belly'), which is directly linked to heart disease and diabetes.
No, spot reduction is a myth. To reduce fat in one area, you must reduce overall body fat through a combination of strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and a calorie-deficit diet.
Body composition changes slowly. Measuring once every 2-4 weeks is sufficient to track progress without getting discouraged by daily water weight fluctuations.