Mens Percent Body Fat - Jackson/Pollock 3-Site Caliper Method
About Mens Percent Body Fat - Jackson/Pollock 3-Site Caliper Method tool.
Calculating your body fat might seem like a silly idea, but actually it can not only be done using various mathematical equations, it can also be helpful when deciding on a diet or a training regime. Knowing yourself is the first step on the road to fitness and our body fat percentage calculators will help you achieve just that.
The Jackson/Pollock method uses skin folds to measure body fat percentage. This one uses skin folds from 3 different points.
- Chest
- Abdomen
- Thigh
Percentage body fat table:
| % BF males | %BF females | |
|---|---|---|
| lean | < 12 | < 17 |
| acceptable | 12 - 21 | 17 - 28 |
| moderately overweight | 21 - 26 | 28 - 33 |
| overweight | > 26 | > 33 |