Body Fat Calculator

Use this free body fat calculator to estimate body fat percentage, fat mass, and lean mass from circumference measurements.

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Body fat estimate29.7394076918%

female, 165 cm height

Fat mass
20.2227972304 kg
Lean mass
47.7772027696 kg
Method
Circumference tape

Formula steps

  1. Convert tape measurements to inches for the circumference equation.
  2. Use waist plus hip minus neck with height in the female equation.
  3. Treat the result as an estimate for trend tracking.

How to use the body fat calculator

  1. Enter the requested measurements, dates, lab values, or workout details.
  2. Check that the units and formula assumptions match what the tool is asking for.
  3. Press the calculate button to see the answer, supporting metrics, and formula steps.
  4. Read the estimate with the health disclaimer in mind, then copy the result if you need it for notes.

Common uses

Estimate body fat percentage without a scale that measures body composition.

Track tape-measure changes over time.

Compare estimated fat mass and lean mass.

Use alongside BMI for a broader screening picture.

Examples

Female tape example 165 cm, neck 34, waist 78, hips 98

Estimated body fat percent

Male tape example 180 cm, neck 40, waist 88

Estimated body fat percent

Trend check Repeat the same tape sites

Compare estimated change

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about formulas, inputs, estimate limits, professional guidance, examples, and private in-browser history.

What can I use the Body Fat Calculator for?

Use it for quick educational estimates, planning, comparison, and trend checks. Health and fitness results should be interpreted with context, not as a diagnosis.

How does the Body Fat Calculator calculate the result?

The calculator uses the common circumference method: height, neck, and waist for the male equation, and height, neck, waist, and hips for the female equation.

Is this medical advice?

No. This page provides an educational estimate only. Talk with a qualified health professional before making medical, pregnancy, nutrition, medication, or safety decisions.

Are my health inputs private?

Yes. The calculator runs in your browser tab. Recent answers stay only on the page while you use it and are not sent to a server.

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