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Eric
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Eric asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

How do you calculate percent body fat without a skinfold caliper?

I really want to know my body fat percentage but i don't have access to a skinfold caliper. Is there another way to find out? Thanks.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Body Fat Formula For Women

    Factor 1 (Total body weight x 0.732) + 8.987

    Factor 2 Wrist measurement (at fullest point) / 3.140

    Factor 3 Waist measurement (at naval) x 0.157

    Factor 4 Hip measurement (at fullest point) x 0.249

    Factor 5 Forearm measurement (at fullest point) x 0.434

    Lean Body Mass Factor 1 + Factor 2 - Factor 3 - Factor 4 + Factor 5

    Body Fat Weight Total bodyweight - Lean Body Mass

    Body Fat Percentage (Body Fat Weight x 100) / total bodyweight

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