Estimate your body fat percentage with a tape measure.
Enter your height and your neck, waist measurements in centimetres.
Use a soft tape. Neck below the larynx, waist at the navel, and for women the hips at their widest.
Height, neck, waist and, for women, hip, in centimetres.
See your body fat percentage and the group it falls in.
It is a practical estimate and can differ from a DEXA scan by several percentage points. It is best for tracking change over time with the same measuring method.
Across the navel for men. For women, at the narrowest point of the waist. Breathe out normally and do not pull the tape tight.
It depends on age and sex. For men about 14 to 24% and for women about 21 to 31% are usual ranges. General guidance for adults, not medical advice.
No. Your measurements stay in your browser.