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US Navy (Tape) Body Fat Calculator

Using the U.S. Navy Method (called: Tape Measure) calculator you can get estimation of your body fat percentage and lean muscle mass.

Height
Weight
Gender
Waist
Neck
Hip

Body Fat Percent

Fat Mass

Lean Muscle Mass

How accurate U.S. Navy-Tape measure?

Always note that measuring using Navy method can introduce a substantial error. It is advised to use Caliper Measure - Seven Site Jackson & Pollock method for best accuracy (available on this site and in Fit-Mark app).

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What is the correct body fat ﹪ using U.S. Navy-Tape measure for men?

For men, body fat percentages should fall: for athletes: 6﹪-13﹪, for general fitness levels: 14﹪-17﹪, for acceptable or average: 18﹪-25﹪ and anything above 26﹪ is generally considered to be overweight or obese.

What is the correct body fat ﹪ using U.S. Navy-Tape measure for women?

For women, body fat percentages should fall: for athletes: 14﹪-20﹪, for general fitness levels: 21﹪-24﹪, for acceptable or average: 25﹪-31﹪ and anything over 32﹪ is considered overweight or obese.