InterpretationThis is an estimated range
Circumference equations can differ from laboratory measurements by several percentage points. Trends under identical conditions are more useful than one reading.
Not a diagnosisFor general health education and estimation only. It does not diagnose a condition and is not treatment, medication, diet or training advice.
01Formula used
U.S. Navy circumference equation (sex-specific)Suitable population
Adults using consistent measurements to follow a non-diagnostic trend.
02When not to use it
Pregnancy, childhood, oedema, unusual body proportions or measurements taken outside standard sites.
Data error and uncertainty
Input accuracy, measurement technique, rounding and individual variation all affect the result. Internal precision is retained and only displayed values are rounded.
03When to seek help
Do not diagnose a nutrition or endocrine condition from this result. Discuss concerns with a qualified professional.
Reference
U.S. Navy — Body Composition Assessment ↗