What measurements does the Navy method require?

For males: waist at navel and neck circumference plus height. For females: waist at narrowest, neck, hip at widest, and height. All measurements to nearest 0.5cm.

What is the Navy body fat formula for males?

Male %BF = 86.010 x log10(waist - neck) - 70.041 x log10(height) + 36.76. Waist, neck, and height all in inches or all in cm with adjusted constants.

How accurate is the Navy method?

The Navy method has a standard error of about 3-4% body fat compared to DEXA. It is practical for regular self-monitoring and field assessments without specialized equipment.

Body Fat % Navy Method Calculator

Calculate body fat percentage using the US Navy circumference method. Males use neck and waist. Females use neck, waist, and hip measurements.

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