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%
Fat Mass
17.0 kg
Lean Mass
53.0 kg
Disclaimer: Calculations are approximations. Professional body scans are recommended for precise medical data.
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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.
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.Select your Gender and enter your Age and Weight.
- 2.Measure your Neck circumference at the widest point.
- 3.Measure your Waist circumference (at the navel for men, narrowest point for women).
- 4.For women, also enter your Hip circumference at the widest point.
- 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
Fitness Tracking Examples
Body Fat Categories (American Council on Exercise)
| Category | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10-13% | 2-5% |
| Athletes | 14-20% | 6-13% |
| Fitness | 21-24% | 14-17% |
| Average | 25-31% | 18-24% |
| Obese | 32% + | 25% + |
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 Source | Official Verification |
|---|---|
| U.S. Navy | U.S. Navy Circumference Method |
| WHO | Obesity and Overweight Guidelines |
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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.