How to use this calculator
- Enter sex, age, height and weight.
- Measure neck and waist (and hips for women) with a soft tape.
- See body fat percentage and category.
How it works
The US Navy tape method estimates body fat from neck, waist, hip and height measurements using log equations. It is usually within 3 to 4 percentage points of laboratory methods and is useful for tracking change.
Reading your result
| Men 14 to 17% / women 21 to 24% | Fit |
|---|---|
| Men 18 to 24% / women 25 to 31% | Average |
| Men 25%+ / women 32%+ | High |
Physiotherapy treatment
Fitness and activity planning is the core of physiotherapy for body composition concern. After an assessment, your physiotherapist sets a plan built around aerobic exercise and resistance training, progressed as your results improve. Hands-on treatment, pain relief and education are added where they help.
Exercises this calculator may recommend
Your result decides which of these appear, and at what dose.
Medical note
Calculators give estimates for general guidance and do not diagnose any condition. Stop and seek medical help for chest pain, fainting, sudden weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe or rapidly worsening pain. Always follow your surgeon's or doctor's instructions over any calculator.