Harpenden Skinfold Caliper Uses The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper is designed to accurately measure skinfold thickness at specific sites on the body when the skin and underlying fat is gently pinched. These measurements are then used to estimate body fat percentage and can also be applied in the assessment of other parameters, such as somatotypes. This method is non-invasive and painless, offering a more comfortable alternative to other body composition techniques. The thickness of these skinfolds, measured by the device’s gauge, is then used to estimate the total amount of body fat. In 1958, the Harpenden Skinfold Caliper was designed in collaboration with D. J. M. Tanner; a prominent force in the use of Harpenden skinfold caliper measurements for body fat measurement. The Harpenden Body Fat Caliper has set the industry standard for over 40 years since. It has a 99% accuracy level and, as a result, you can always trust the reading provided. All over the world, Harpenden Calipers are used for diagnostics and research, in fields such as sports performance, nutrition/malnutrition, obesity, eating disorder assessment and juvenile growth disorders. The Harpenden Caliper is known for its accuracy and is a preferred choice in research and clinical settings, considered by some as the best skinfold calipers. According to an examination by Science for Sport, Skinfold calipers are a cost-effective and relatively accurate method for assessing body composition over time. Harpenden Skinfold Caliper Technical Information Range: 80.00mm Resolution: 0.20mm (defined as the minimum graduation of the instrument and is not the same as the expected accuracy) Repeatability: 0.20mm Accuracy: 99% Durnin and Womersley Conversion Booklet Harpenden Skinfold Calipers from HaB also include a book that contains conversion tables allowing easy body fat calculation. This conversion is based on the Durnin and Womersley system; a four-measurement-site formula that takes skinfold measurements from the Biceps, Triceps, Subscapula and Iliac Crest. The book also provides information on: The evaluation and meaning of body composition How to set up and use the Harpenden Skinfold Caliper Harpenden caliper uses How to take body fat readings Maximum preferred/desired fat levels Conversion tables for body fat% vs skinfold thickness in people of all ages Body density equations Material & Cleaning The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper is made from high-quality stainless steel, rubber, plastic and glass, reducing the risk of breaks. When transported, the device is carried in a wooden box to ensure its safety and longevity. Material & Cleaning Here are some tips to keep your Calipers in the best condition: Keep the Calipers clean using a lint free cloth Secondly, ensure that they are kept in dry conditions to prevent corrosion. Finally, do not use any spirit based cleaner on the Caliper as it may cause damage to the plastic materials. To check the accuracy of your caliper, measure the thickness of the 10mm calibration block using the Caliper. If the reading is out by more than 1mm, your Skinfold Caliper will need recalibrating. Read our blog Complete Body Measurement Guide for Fitness Assessments. Contact HaB for more information on the Harpenden Skinfold Caliper’s price options today! Free delivery for UK Mainland. Available for International shipping. Not available to customers in Australia, Japan, or Italy. For US customers, please note that prices exclude the extra 10% customs tariff that has been imposed by the US Government. We ship internationally using DHL and they will contact you to pay the additional tariff charge.
