Who knows there true BF%

chinups · 08-09-2002, 07:46 AM

I know this is off but I wanted to see how off it is. Cause I know I am not 3%. Check out this site and tell me how it adds up and how off in your opinion it is.
http://www.weightsnet.com/Misc/calculators.html

**testaprim** · 08-09-2002, 08:22 AM

Its pretty far off, it doesnt incorporate your height, you need that in the bodyfat calc. also it gives you a bmr (Basil Metabolic Rate) There are a few items missing in that calc. as well like physical activity. Not a reliable way to figure your bodyfat, but fun to play with.

chinups · 08-09-2002, 08:38 AM

Do you know yours? If you do how off was it? And I agree with you.

**chicamahomico** · 08-09-2002, 08:21 PM

I like the logic used. You are X lbs and have an X inch waist you must be X% bodyfat. Right! This is probably the most inaccurate BF testing method I've ever seen. Is this some fool's idea of a joke?
Check out the MaxRep calculator. Same screwy logic used here.

**tt333** · 08-09-2002, 11:21 PM

Mine said 14% and I know im 16%.

**BELLICOSE** · 08-10-2002, 06:12 AM

got mine tested 3weeks ago and it came out 9.8%
The test gave me 9.6%

chinups · 08-10-2002, 01:12 PM

Great Pics on that site. Gotta love a woman who can deadlift over 300 pouds.

**jeffylyte** · 08-13-2002, 01:22 PM

that calulator is crap. now it is perfectly possible to predict bodyfat on measurements (the military has loads of data on this) but you need something like 7 different measurements to do it. i have a tanita scale at home (i know that they are off too, but its much better than this junk), and it says im 18% (been out of town for a month) while the website says 10%. there is no way i am 10%