body fat caliper tests - how accurate are they?

[pilchardthecat]

I have recently acquired some accu-measure body fat calipers. I've done the one-site test that is on the instructions, plus the three-site test here http://www.free-online-calculator-use.com/body-com...

I'm curious to know how accurate these tests really are - according to the 3 site test i am 6.55% body fat. The one site test had me at 9%.

[goldblum]

+/- 6% if I remember correctly.Take your measurements from 4 places if possible:Biceps,triceps,scapula and superiliac crest.You'll need someone to help you.

[MacGee]

I've only got far in my supra iliac. My shoulders are lean! All my fat around waist! Are the scales any food for %age BF. I've got apprix 25% . Soi plenty to work on!

[goldblum]

MacGee said:

I've only got far in my supra iliac. My shoulders are lean! All my fat around waist! Are the scales any food for %age BF. I've got apprix 25% . Soi plenty to work on!

The fat around your waist is the worst kind,and can be indicative of visceral fat percentage.The scales that measure %bf are not very good,calipers are far more accurate when used correctly.