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Both calculators run independently — change the inputs on either side to compare results.
Health
Body Fat Calculator (Navy Method)
Estimates body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy circumference method, which needs only a tape measure — no calipers or scales. It combines neck, waist, height (and hip for women) into a validated equation used by the military for body-composition screening.
Fitness
BMI Calculator
Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) — body weight in kg divided by height in metres squared — to screen for under/overweight categories. The most widely used population-level fitness and health risk metric, with known limitations for athletes and unusual body compositions.
Key differences
| Body Fat Calculator (Navy Method) | BMI Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health | Fitness |
| Inputs required | 5 | 2 |
| Result | Estimated Body Fat (%) | Your BMI |
| What it does | Estimates body fat percentage using the U.S. Navy circumference method, which needs only a tape measure — no calipers or scales. It combines neck, waist, height (and hip for women) into a validated equation used by the military for body-composition screening. | Calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) — body weight in kg divided by height in metres squared — to screen for under/overweight categories. The most widely used population-level fitness and health risk metric, with known limitations for athletes and unusual body compositions. |