Body Fat Using Waist Measurement
An easy and consistent way to measure body fat uses a tape measure and a scale.
Body fat using waist measurement. Woolcott richard n. Body fat testing using neck and waist measurements based on parameters established by the navy are different for men and women. The body fat calculator can be used to estimate your total body fat based on specific measurements. Use the metric units tab if you are more comfortable with the international system of units si.
A hips b waist c forearm circumference and dwrist. Body fat percentage and dxa to caliper to conversion methodology. A basic way to measure body fat percentage is by using a soft tape measure like the kind youd use for sewing to record measurements of different parts of the body. Fat b 05a 3c d for men 30 years old or younger.
The waist to height ratio to body fat percentage formula comes from relative fat mass rfm as a new estimator of whole body fat percentage a cross sectional study in american adult individuals orison o. All measurements should be taken at their widest points and should be recorded in inches. Although not as accurate as using skinfold measurements or electrical impedance measuring waist neck and for women hip circumferences provides an inexpensive alternative. To get the best results measure to the nearest 14 inch 05 cm.