Body Fat 3-Site Skinfold Test

Calculate body fat percentage from 3-site skinfold measurements using the Jackson-Pollock equations (chest, abdomen, thigh for men; tricep, suprailiac, thigh for women).

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How It Works

Calculate body fat percentage from 3-site skinfold measurements using the Jackson-Pollock equations (chest, abdomen, thigh for men; tricep, suprailiac, thigh for women)

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • 3-site skinfold measurements — The 3-site skinfold measurements recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the skinfold 3-site result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the 3-site skinfold measurements for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate body fat percentage from 3-site skinfold measurements using the Jackson-Pollock equations (chest, abdomen, thigh for men; tricep, suprailiac, thigh for women). Use the skinfold 3-site result to inform your calculation.

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