Body mass index is a simple calculation derived from your height and weight. Then multiply your height in inches by itself and square the answer. Dexa we offer the absolute gold standard in body composition analysis using the lunar prodigy ge dexa scanner. Title analysis of body measurement systems for apparel abstract many methods have been developed to measure the body in an effort to capture its dimensions for clothing. Body fat calculator the body fat calculator can be used to estimate your total body fat based on specific measurements. Some of todays bathroom scales measure not only your overall weight but also the percentage of your weight that comes from fat vs.
Waist to hip ratio whr this is actually the ratio. Known as body fat scales some also. Muscle bone and water. First multiply your weight in pounds by 703. Measuring the circumference of certain body parts is a simple method of body fat estimation. Divide the number you got in the first step by the number you got in the second step.
To get the best results measure to the nearest 14 inch 05 cm. Some people have a higher than average amount of lean mass. With dexa we can measure your lean mass body fat percentage bone density as well as your visceral adipose tissue which is the fat surrounding your internal organs. Body mass index bmi this is calculated by dividing your weight in pounds with the square of your height in inches. Your approximate body mass index bmi which is a representation of the amount of body fat. For example the us army uses a body fat calculation that simply requires an individuals age height.
Bmi classification this is basically the interpretation of the body mass index and classification in terms of the weight. The lower the number the more toward underweight you tend to be. Your bmi weight classification. Dexafit is the gold standard for body fat testing body composition analysis dexa scans vo2max testing rmr analysis heart rate fitness. Use the metric units tab if you are more comfortable with the international system of units si. The resulting number is your bmi.
Dexafit is the gold standard for body fat testing body composition analysis dexa scans vo2max testing rmr analysis heart rate fitness hormone testing metabolic tests and more. The higher the number the more toward overweight you tend to be. Measuring the human body has been important in developing garments to fit the body and systems have reflected technology needs of the consumer and focus of the apparel industry. There are sensors on either side of the device that measure your body fat as you hold the. This body fat measurement test works similar to that of a scale except it doesnt measure your weight.