Body Fat %

tsamples23
tsamples23 Posts: 33 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm trying to find the best way to get body fat %, I have a scale with the metal on it that allows body fat % measurement. Are those accurate? Just curious the best way to find out. Thanks so much for your help.

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  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    My scale estimates at 27% but I just used an online calculator that utilizes height/weight/measurements and it said 23.8%. It's a popular one that gets posted a lot and I finally tried it out. I feel like the online calculator is probably more accurate since it takes measurements into account.

    Here it is:

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/cbbf/
  • tsamples23
    tsamples23 Posts: 33 Member
    My scale estimates at 27% but I just used an online calculator that utilizes height/weight/measurements and it said 23.8%. It's a popular one that gets posted a lot and I finally tried it out. I feel like the online calculator is probably more accurate since it takes measurements into account.

    Here it is:

    http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/cbbf/

    Thanks I'll check it out.
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    i have a scale like that, it never freaks out and jumps by a large percent, but you almost have to go to a medical facility to get a super accurate reading. I use my scale to see where my diet and exercise affects my percent values daily
  • Marley112586
    Marley112586 Posts: 168 Member
    I just checked that out and IDK about it. It said my BMI was 25.4% I weigh 234 and am 5'9" That just doesnt sound right....
  • CMmrsfloyd
    CMmrsfloyd Posts: 2,380 Member
    I just checked that out and IDK about it. It said my BMI was 25.4% I weigh 234 and am 5'9" That just doesnt sound right....

    It's not BMI, it's body fat %, which takes muscle mass into account. :-)
  • littleali
    littleali Posts: 179 Member
    That projected by body fat at 18.9%. Seems pretty unlikely to me.
  • 4thehardman
    4thehardman Posts: 731 Member
    I trust the old fashioned method of looking at height, weight, age, sex, and body measurements. Seems the most accurate. There are online calculators for that but I'm also sure that a boffin or two will pop along and give you a hand.
  • stephenatl09
    stephenatl09 Posts: 186 Member
    Get you a set of calipers. vitaminshoppe.com has a pretty good one for $25.99. It does all the calculations for you. I do 3 measurements then take the average because it is a little tough doing it to yourself. It will be more accurate than the scale type.
    Warrior Digital Body Fat Caliper
    http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=SX-1004
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