Body fat measure-whats more reliable?

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Lily234
Lily234 Posts: 8 Member
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Body fat measurement differs by 2% when done with Accu measure calipers and Biometric scale...which one should I take into account?

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  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    Calipers (in the hands of a trained individual) are a little more accurate. Only way to know 100% is to get a DEXA scan. 2% difference isn't much and is probably within the margin of error for both measurements.
  • Lily234
    Lily234 Posts: 8 Member
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    Thanks!

    I will look into DEXA scan..

    Calipers say 33.5% and scale says 35.5%.

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