Measure body fat using skinfold thickness method, supports 3-point and 7-point modes
* Reference standards from American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Diagonal fold at the midpoint between the pectoralis major and anterior axillary line
💡 Common male measurement site, fold direction parallel to pectoralis major fibers
Vertical fold at the intersection of midaxillary line and xiphoid process level
💡 Arms hanging naturally, measure directly below armpit
Vertical fold at the midpoint between acromion and olecranon on the posterior upper arm
💡 Arm hanging relaxed, measure at the midpoint of the posterior upper arm
Diagonal fold about 2cm below the inferior angle of the scapula at 45 degrees
💡 Fold direction parallel to the lower edge of scapula, approximately 45 degrees
Vertical fold about 2-3cm lateral to the umbilicus
💡 Keep abdomen relaxed during measurement, do not contract
Diagonal fold above the iliac crest at the anterior axillary line
💡 Follow the natural direction of the iliac crest, approximately 45 degrees
Vertical fold at the midpoint between patella and inguinal crease on anterior thigh
💡 Sitting or standing, thigh relaxed, measure at quadriceps midpoint
Suitable for quick daily assessment, accuracy ±3-4%
Male: Chest, Abdomen, Thigh
Female: Triceps, Suprailiac, Thigh
More comprehensive assessment, accuracy ±2-3%
Measure all 7 sites: Chest, Midaxillary, Triceps, Subscapular, Abdomen, Suprailiac, Thigh
This calculator uses the Jackson-Pollock formula, the most widely used skinfold body fat estimation method. It estimates total body fat by measuring subcutaneous fat thickness at specific sites.
Body Density = a - b×(sum of skinfolds) + c×(sum of skinfolds)² - d×(age)
Where a, b, c, d are gender-specific coefficients
After calculating body density, the Siri formula converts it to body fat percentage. This formula assumes fat tissue density of 0.9 g/cm³ and lean tissue density of 1.1 g/cm³.
Body Fat (%) = (495 / Body Density) - 450
| Method | Accuracy | Cost | Convenience |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXA Scan | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 💰💰💰 | Requires professional equipment |
| Hydrostatic Weighing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 💰💰💰 | Requires professional equipment |
| Skinfold Method | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 💰 | Portable and easy |
| Bioelectrical Impedance | ⭐⭐⭐ | 💰💰 | Quick and convenient |
| Visual/Photo | ⭐⭐ | Free | Most convenient |