scales acuracy

[mic.p]

can anyone tell me how acurate are the scales that measure B/F i know that there are different brands, but i believe that even the cheap ones operate on an electrical pulse system that is supose to be very acurate.

[StoneGRMI]

They aren't accurate at all in my opinion. They're kind of like the BMI chart.

[Phate]

there are alot of factors that can affect their accuracy, they work by sending a electric current through your body and measuring the resistance it has to go against, as fat is easier for a current to flow through then muscle the more resistance the less bf%, the problem with this is that scales only measure your lower body and if you are dehydrated then that can affect your reading, to make these scales more accurate i would use them at the same time everyday and average the results over a week

[FallenWyvern]

Buy some calipers and use the seven point formula.