Body Fat? Which is most accurate

skylark94 · October 2011

Now that I am nearing a BMI of 25 (26.1 now) I want to focus more on using my body fat percentage to determine when I have reached a good weight. The problem is that I can not seem to find a number I feel I can count on.

I've tested 3 ways. BF scale, Military measurement, and Covert Bailey. I am getting a huge spread of numbers!

Scale- 38-42% (depending on time of day. I get a higher number in the morning)
Military- 33.6%
CB- 25.5%

Which one should I be using? I'm 5'4", female, and currently weigh 152 pounds.

Acg67 · October 2011

get a DEXA scan if you really want more accurate results. bodpod or calipers are also more accurate then measurements/BIA

SarahNicole317 · October 2011

Pictures. Are you striving for a look or a number?

aimeeturner · October 2011

The cheapest most accurate way would be the skinfold calipers. I had a trainer at my gym measure mine. If they take measurements from at least six points, it is pretty accurate. I used this website as well - http://www.totalfitnessamerica.com/toolbox/online/bodyfatanalysis-caliper-7site-women.html#women. There is another way that requires submersion that is about as accurate as it gets but that does cost to have done.

Cat52169 · October 2011

Pictures. Are you striving for a look or a number?

I totally agree

Body Fat? Which is most accurate

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