Body Fat Percentage Calculator
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Navy Body Fat Equation
This calculator was developed using the US Navy Body Fat Equation developed in the 1980s by the US Navy to calculate a sailor’s body fat percentage. Measurements are taken of the sailor’s height, neck, and waist (and hips on a female) and are then plugged into a formula.
For best results, take accurate measurements of your height (without shoes), waist, neck, and (for women) hips.
(These formulas provide an estimate of Body Fat Percentage. For a more accurate reading, consider a Smart Scale with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
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