Harpenden Skinfold Caliper
Harpenden Skinfold Caliper by Baty
Harpenden is a mechanical caliper for skinfold-thickness measurement, with a 0–80 mm range and 0.2 mm dial graduation. Body-fat percentage is subsequently estimated using selected sites and an equation; the caliper does not directly measure muscle, water or bone density.
Ask about measurement sites, the equation and operator experience. Use the same procedure and operator when tracking changes.
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What Harpenden Skinfold Caliper measures
Harpenden is a mechanical caliper for skinfold-thickness measurement, with a 0–80 mm range and 0.2 mm dial graduation. Body-fat percentage is subsequently estimated using selected sites and an equation; the caliper does not directly measure muscle, water or bone density.
Manufacturer specifications describe the model. They do not confirm the report a provider supplies or public service availability.
Specifications: Harpenden Skinfold Caliper
- Method
- Anthropometry — skinfolds
- Measurement range
- 0–80 mm
- Dial graduation
- 0.2 mm
- Documented outputs
- Skinfold thickness; fat percentage after calculation
How it measures
Measurement method: Anthropometry — skinfolds. Confirm the test coverage and conditions with the provider.
Benefits
- Compare the documented model specifications before choosing a provider.
What the device does not tell you
- Confirm the test coverage and conditions with the provider.