7-Skinfold Body Fat Percentage Calculator
7-Skinfold Body Fat Calculator
To take the 7-skinfold test, use a caliper to measure the skinfold thickness of the areas below. To measure each area, use a skinfold caliper to pinch the skin and subcutaneous fat (fat stored just beneath your skin) at the designated site. Pull the skin away from the underlying muscle and hold the caliper perpendicular to the fold. Take the measurement after 2 seconds. For best results, repeat each measurement 3 times and take the average value.
- Chest: Diagonal fold, one-third of the way between the armpit and the nipple
- Midaxillary: Vertical fold, at the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process
- Tricep: Vertical fold, on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the acromion and olecranon processes, with the arm held freely to the side of the body
- Subscapular: Diagonal fold, 1-2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula
- Abdomen: Vertical fold, 2 cm to the right of the umbilicus
- Suprailiac: Diagonal fold, in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest taken in the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest
- Thigh: Vertical fold, on the anterior midline of the thigh, midway between the proximal border of the patella and the inguinal crease
Enter your measurements below:
Age (years):
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Chest Skinfold (mm):
Midaxillary Skinfold (mm):
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Subscapular Skinfold (mm):
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Suprailiac Skinfold (mm):
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7-Skinfold Body Fat Calculator
To take the 7-skinfold test, use a caliper to measure the skinfold thickness of the areas below. To measure each area, use a skinfold caliper to pinch the skin and subcutaneous fat (fat stored just beneath your skin) at the designated site. Pull the skin away from the underlying muscle and hold the caliper perpendicular to the fold. Take the measurement after 2 seconds. For best results, repeat each measurement 3 times and take the average value.
- Chest: Diagonal fold, one-third of the way between the armpit and the nipple
- Midaxillary: Vertical fold, at the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process
- Tricep: Vertical fold, on the posterior midline of the upper arm, halfway between the acromion and olecranon processes, with the arm held freely to the side of the body
- Subscapular: Diagonal fold, 1-2 cm below the inferior angle of the scapula
- Abdomen: Vertical fold, 2 cm to the right of the umbilicus
- Suprailiac: Diagonal fold, in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest taken in the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest
- Thigh: Vertical fold, on the anterior midline of the thigh, midway between the proximal border of the patella and the inguinal crease
Enter your measurements below:
Age (years):
Gender:
Chest Skinfold (mm):
Midaxillary Skinfold (mm):
Tricep Skinfold (mm):
Subscapular Skinfold (mm):
Abdomen Skinfold (mm):
Suprailiac Skinfold (mm):
Thigh Skinfold (mm):
Screenshot of Figure 11.2a Skinfoldsites and descriptions: triceps, subscapular, pectoral, and mid-axillary (Hatfield, 2018, p. 366)
Screenshot of Figure 11.2b Skinfold sites and descriptions: abdominal, suprailiac, quadriceps, and calf (Hatfield, 2018, p. 367)
References:
Hatfield, F. C. (2018). Screenshot of Figure 11.2a Skinfoldsites and descriptions: triceps, subscapular, pectoral, and mid-axillary in the Fitness: The complete guide (9th ed.) [image file]. Retrieved from https://www.issatrainer.com/certification-courses/textbooks/453/fitness-the-complete-guide-ninth-edition/366
Hatfield, F. C. (2018). Screenshot of Figure 11.2b Skinfold sites and descriptions: abdominal, suprailiac, quadriceps, and calf the Fitness: The complete guide (9th ed.) [image file]. Retrieved from https://www.issatrainer.com/certification-courses/textbooks/453/fitness-the-complete-guide-ninth-edition/367