Body Fat Scale

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  • SanteMulberry
    SanteMulberry Posts: 3,202 Member
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    Here's one that I like. All you need is a tape measure and regular scale. I would recommend that you get the assistance of someone to take the measurements. (They won't cheat.) :wink:

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/library/blbodyfatcalculator.htm

    You have to make sure they measure in the same place with the same tautness every time. It's good to have measurements, but nothing is 100% accurate.

    Accurate measurement is not as straightforward as you might think. This issue comes up in bespoke tailoring and dressmaking. Different people measure differently.

    True that. That's why I always get my DH to take my measurements. At least, he keeps measuring me in approximately the same way each time. :smile:
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
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    Hand held body fat devices are inaccurate, but they do tend to measure CHANGE accurately when used by the same person over time.
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
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    Can someone direct me to a good online calculator? I'm curious about it :)

    I usually just Google. But know that the one based on the "Military" formula usually yields the highest result. So make sure to include one based on that to get the full range of readings.

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