Fitties Journal

DEXA scans deliver one of the most detailed pictures of your body composition available. This guide covers what the scan measures, how to prepare, how to read your results, and...

Calculate body fat with the Yuhasz 6-site skinfold method, designed specifically for athletes and highly fit individuals. Free calculator with separate equations for males and females.

Calculate body fat with the Parillo 9-site skinfold method, the most detailed caliper-based formula available. Free calculator, the complete formula, and all nine measurement locations.

Calculate body fat with the Durnin-Womersley 4-site skinfold method. Free calculator with all 10 age-specific equations for males and females, measurement locations, and accuracy tips.

Calculate body fat with the Jackson-Pollock 7-site skinfold method, the most comprehensive JP formula. Free calculator, the complete formula, seven measurement sites, and accuracy tips.

Calculate body fat with the Jackson-Pollock 4-site skinfold method. Free calculator, the complete formula, and a worked example. Same four measurement sites for both males and females.

Calculate body fat with the Jackson-Pollock 3-site skinfold method. Free calculator, the complete formula with separate equations and measurement sites for males and females, plus a worked example.

Calculate body fat with the US Navy tape-measure method used by the Department of Defense. Free calculator, the complete formula for males and females, measurement locations, and accuracy tips.

A complete guide to body fat measurement. Compare methods from skinfold calipers and bioelectrical impedance to DEXA scans, with free calculators for seven of the most widely used formulas.