Body Fat % — Male, 175cm, Waist 80cm, Neck 38cm
Body fat for a male, 175cm, Waist 80cm, Neck 38cm (US Navy method): 12.9% body fat — Athletic category. Lean body mass is 87.1% of total body weight.
Body Fat %
16.94%
Category
Fitness
US Navy body fat formula. Men: measure neck and waist at navel. Women: also measure hips at widest point. Athletes: 6-14% (M) / 14-21% (F). Average: 18-25% (M) / 25-32% (F).
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Common questions about Body Fat % — Male, 175cm, Waist 80cm, Neck 38cm
What is the body fat % for a male with waist 80cm, neck 38cm, height 175cm?
Using the US Navy method: BF% = 495 / (1.0324 − 0.19077×log10(80−38) + 0.15456×log10(175)) − 450 = 12.9%. This is in the Athletic range. For men, 10-17% is typically athletic/fitness, 18-24% is average.
Is the US Navy body fat formula accurate?
The US Navy method estimates body fat within ±3-4% of DEXA scan results for most people. It is less accurate for very muscular individuals (underestimates body fat) or those with unusual body proportions. DEXA remains the gold standard but the Navy method is a useful free estimate.