The fat percentage test using a calliper is one of the best ways to measure the amount of excess fat in the body.
Knowing your body fat percentage has always been important. Sometimes this measurement is important and basic for the athlete and sometimes for a normal person who is looking for body fitness. There are always several methods for this measurement. Measuring fat percentage using a calliper is one of the most common methods in the world, and of course, it requires the skills that are mentioned today. Pay attention, by knowing the percentage of fat, you will be able to easily evaluate the target person. The best way to know the amount of fat or excess weight is to measure the percentage of fat, and we will explain it to you at the end of this test.
Test Requirements
Set of scales to measure your weight
Calliper for measuring subcutaneous fat
How to conduct this test?
To perform this test, you will have two basic steps. In the first step, you should measure the weight, height and fat thickness of some parts of the body. The location of the measurements depends on the area specified in the formula you are using. For example, sometimes a formula only needs to measure three points of the body, and another formula needs to measure 7 points or even more. Here we use the Jackson and Pollock formula to measure fat percentage
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First of all, you should measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat in seven points including the chest, Midaxillary, Triceps, Subscapular, Abdominal, supraspinatus and thigh according to the following procedure.
Subcutaneous fat measurement sites (Skinfolds)
Online calculation of fat percentage
After you have measured the skinfold (in millimetres), complete the form below so that this tool will immediately show the percentage of fat and the weight of your body fat in kilograms.
Enter your skinfold measurements in millimeters, select your gender, provide your age, weight in kilograms, and then click the Calculate button.
What percentage is right for you?
After your fat percentage is determined, you can check your normal fat percentage according to age and gender based on the following tables. Please note that this norm is not fit for athletes and sports.
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 2 | 5 |
| Excellent | 5.1 | 9.3 |
| Good | 9.4 | 14 |
| Average | 14.1 | 17.5 |
| Below Average | 17.6 | 22.5 |
| Poor | 22.6 | >22.6 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 2 | 5 |
| Excellent | 5.1 | 13.8 |
| Good | 13.9 | 17.4 |
| Average | 17.5 | 20.4 |
| Below Average | 20.5 | 24.1 |
| Poor | 24.2 | >24.2 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 2 | 5 |
| Excellent | 5.1 | 16.2 |
| Good | 16.3 | 19.5 |
| Average | 19.6 | 22.4 |
| Below Average | 22.5 | 26 |
| Poor | 26.1 | >26.1 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 2 | 5 |
| Excellent | 5.1 | 17.8 |
| Good | 17.9 | 21.2 |
| Average | 21.3 | 24 |
| Below Average | 24.1 | 27.4 |
| Poor | 27.5 | >27.5 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 2 | 5 |
| Excellent | 5.1 | 18.3 |
| Good | 18.4 | 21.9 |
| Average | 22 | 25 |
| Below Average | 25.1 | 28.4 |
| Poor | 28.5 | >28.5 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10 | 13 |
| Excellent | 13.1 | 17 |
| Good | 17.1 | 20.5 |
| Average | 20.6 | 23.6 |
| Below Average | 23.7 | 27.6 |
| Poor | 27.7 | >27.7 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10 | 13 |
| Excellent | 13.1 | 17.9 |
| Good | 18 | 21.5 |
| Average | 21.6 | 24.8 |
| Below Average | 24.9 | 29.2 |
| Poor | 29.3 | >29.3 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10 | 13 |
| Excellent | 13.1 | 21.2 |
| Good | 21.3 | 24.8 |
| Average | 24.9 | 28 |
| Below Average | 28.1 | 32 |
| Poor | 32.1 | >32.1 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10 | 13 |
| Excellent | 13.1 | 24.9 |
| Good | 25 | 28.4 |
| Average | 28.5 | 31.5 |
| Below Average | 31.6 | 35.5 |
| Poor | 35.6 | >35.6 |
| CLASSIFICATION | FROM (%) | TO (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Fat | 10 | 13 |
| Excellent | 13.1 | 25 |
| Good | 25.1 | 29.2 |
| Average | 29.3 | 32.4 |
| Below Average | 32.5 | 36.5 |
| Poor | 36.6 | >36.6 |
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Alireza Amani, Ph.D. Sports Science.
