body fat percentage

Fitness Level is calculated purely on some "trendy... current norms" data, at the time of page deployment, as it were. I didn't give that part much thought really. My interest was the raw body fat percentage, based on a US Naval formula.

I use it to punch my fatness into a Fitbit app (weight section)... 😐 meh...

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Female
Neck:
The neck tape measurement consists of the circumference of the neck, in the location immediately above the Adam's apple.
Abdomen:
The abdomen tape measurement consists of the circumference of the narrowest abdomen level (this may not be true... for some of us), which is located midway between the lowest rib and the top of the hip bone.
Hip:
The hip tape measurement consists of the circumference of the waist at the level of the greatest protrusion of the gluteal muscles.
Male
Neck:
The neck tape measurement consists of the circumference of the neck, in the location immediately above the Adam's apple.
Abdomen:
The abdomen tape measurement consists of the circumference of the narrowest abdomen level (this may not be true... for some of us), which is located midway between the lowest rib and the top of the hip bone.