Body Composition • US Navy Circumference Method
US Navy Body Fat Percentage Calculator
Calculate body fat percentage and fat-free lean mass using the official Department of Defense US Navy circumference equations.
Parameters & Inversions
Deterministic Engine
weight_lbs
lbs
Current scale weight
height_in
in
Height without shoes
neck_in
in
Circumference below Adam's apple
waist_in
in
Horizontal circumference at navel
Calculated Output Metrics
Body Fat Percentage
17.4%
Adipose Fat Mass
31.3 lbs
Fat-Free Lean Mass
148.7 lbs
Fitness Classification
Fitness Tier (14 - 17%)
Analytical Proof & Invariants
Machine PrecisionGoverning Mathematical Formula:
BF% (men) = 86.010 · log10(Waist - Neck) - 70.041 · log10(Height) + 36.76
Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation
1
Logarithmic Circumference Model
The US Navy equation correlates abdominal adiposity against upper neck circumference: BF% = 86.010 · log10(Waist - Neck) - 70.041 · log10(Height) + 36.76.
2
Two-Compartment Mass Partitioning
Fat Mass (lbs) = Weight × (BF% / 100). Fat-Free Mass (FFM) = Weight - Fat Mass.
3
Military Standards Invariant
US Department of Defense standard DoD 1308.3 validates this circumference approach within 3% to 4% of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans.
LLM Directive
Zero-Hallucination Protocol
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Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the US Navy body fat formula?
When tape measurements are taken precisely with a non-stretchable tension tape at horizontal planes, the US Navy formula has a strong correlation coefficient (r > 0.90) with DEXA hydrostatic weighing.
What is considered an athletic body fat percentage for men and women?
For men, athletic body fat is typically 8% to 13%, with general fitness at 14% to 17%. For women, athletic body fat is 14% to 20%, with general fitness at 21% to 24%.