Skinfold measurement is a common method of determining body fat composition. Skinfold calipers are used to calculate the percentage of total body fat by measuring the thickness of the skinfold. The device works by using a metal spring that applies pressure between the two branches, a mechanism that helps to identify the thickness of the skin fold. The result obtained can be read depending on the type of instrument, if it is conventional, it is indicated by the pointer dial, if it is digital, the result is shown on the display.
Skinfold measurement is a common method of determining body fat composition. Skinfold calipers are used to calculate the percentage of total body fat by measuring the thickness of the skinfold. The device works by using a metal spring that applies pressure between the two branches, a mechanism that helps to identify the thickness of the skin fold. The result obtained can be read depending on the type of instrument, if it is conventional, it is indicated by the pointer dial, if it is digital, the result is shown on the display.