Male Body Fat Calculator

Male Body Fat Formula:

\[ \text{Body Fat \%} = 495 / (1.0324 - 0.19077 \times \log_{10}(\text{waist} - \text{neck}) + 0.15456 \times \log_{10}(\text{height})) - 450 \]

Body Fat Percentage:

Definition: This calculator estimates body fat percentage for males using the US Navy body fat formula based on circumference measurements.

Purpose: It helps individuals track fitness progress and health metrics without requiring specialized equipment.

The calculator uses the US Navy body fat formula:

\[ \text{Body Fat \%} = 495 / (1.0324 - 0.19077 \times \log_{10}(\text{waist} - \text{neck}) + 0.15456 \times \log_{10}(\text{height})) - 450 \]

Where:

Explanation: The formula correlates circumference measurements with body fat percentage through empirical research.

Details: Body fat percentage is a better health indicator than BMI alone, helping assess fitness levels and health risks.

Tips:

Q1: How accurate is this method?
A: The Navy method is about ±3% accurate compared to professional methods like DEXA scans.

Q2: Can women use this calculator?
A: No, women should use our Female Body Fat Calculator which includes hip measurement.

Q3: What's a healthy body fat percentage?
A: For men: 6-24% is typical (athletes 6-13%, fitness 14-17%, average 18-24%, obese 25%+).

Q4: How often should I measure?
A: Every 2-4 weeks to track progress, at the same time of day under consistent conditions.

Q5: Why does neck measurement matter?
A: Neck size helps account for frame size in the calculation.