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    The Department of Defense formula tocomputebody-fat percentage is somewhat complicated.Formales, the formula is % body fat = 86.010xlog10(abdomen - neck) - 70.041 x log10(height) 36.76.Forfemales, the formula is % body fat = 163.205xlog10(waist hip - neck) - 97.684 x log10(height)-78.387.

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    Body Mass Index is defined as bodyweightin kilograms divided by the height in meters squared. (BMI =BW /H* squared). However, the Military Tape Test isacircumference measurement around the waist (belly button) andtheneck and placed into an algorithm chart to produce apercentageof body fat.

    One may also ask, how do u calculate body fat percentage? To calculate body fat percentage, add yourwaistand hip measurements, and then subtract the neckmeasurementto determine your circumference value. Forexample, if your waistis 30, your hips are 36, and your neck is 13,your circumferencevalue would be 53.

    Also, what is the body fat percentage for Army?

    The US Army body fatpercentagestandards Age 17 to 20 - 20% for males, 30% for females; Age 21to27 - 22% for males, 32% for females; Age 28 to 39 - 24% formales,34% for females; Age over 40 - 26% for males, 36%forfemales.

    What is the maximum body fat percentage?

    In males, mean percentage body fat ranged from 22.9%atage 16–19 years to 30.9% at age 60–79 years.Infemales, mean percentage body fat ranged from 32.0% atage8–11 years to 42.4% at age 60–79 years.

    Typical body fat amounts.

    Description Women Men Fitness 21–24% 14–17% Average 25–31% 18–24% Obese 32% 25%

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