Body Fat Measurement Instructions

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: There are many different ways to check body fat percentage. These are two viable ways that are easy to do at home and track trends. You can choose to do one or both of them.

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ($70-130)

This method requires a scale that checks body fat percentage. You may already own one. If you do not, here are a few scales that might work for you:

  1. Withings

  2. Renpho

Measuring Tape Method ($1-$2)

  • Take all measurements without clothes on.

  • The measurements should be taken in the morning prior to eating or drinking anything and in front of a mirror to allow you to more easily measure.

  • Take all measurements in INCHES.

  • Measure your neck circumference (use the video below for a guide on tape measure placement). Record the measurement.

  • Measure your waist circumference at the SMALLEST part of your waist (use the video below for a guide on tape measure placement). Record the measurement.

  • Females only: Measure your hip circumference at the LARGEST part of your hips (use the video below for a guide on tape measure placement). Record the measurement.

  • Repeat all measurements again to ensure accuracy.

  • Click on the following link to open the online calculator: body fat calculator

  • Input all the measurements along with your gender, height, and age into the calculator and click “calculate Navy BFP”.

  • Report your weight and the body fat reading from the calculator before or at the time of your appointment.