Fitness
Skinfold Body Fat Estimation
Skinfold body fat estimation turns summed pinch millimeters into percent fat via equations—raw sums often track better than volatile formula output week to week.
Skinfold body fat estimation converts summed millimeters at pinch sites into percent fat via equations—Jackson-Pollock, Durnin-Womersley, and others differ by age and sex. The math is only as good as pinch consistency; two millimeters drift changes percent noticeably.
Track raw sums weekly; apply formulas monthly. It underestimates visceral fat.
Common questions
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Which skinfold equation should you use?
Match equation to your sex, age band, and site count—then never switch mid-block. Logging raw millimeter sums avoids formula arguments when technique is still improving.
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