The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper is a precision instrument designed for use in the performance of skinfold thickness measurements (from which estimates of body fat are derived). The use of this instrument has been well established and documented over the past 40 years
It is the only Caliper CE marked under the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC for a Class 1 Device with Measuring Function and is calibrated using masters traceable to National Standards.
- Case Included
- A Handbook which Includes:
- The evaluation and meaning of body composition
- Setting and using the caliper
- Taking skinfold measurements
- Maximum preferred/desired fat levels
- Tables for body fat % versus skinfold thickness in males and females of all ages based on the Durnin & Womersley systems.
- Body Density equations.
- Dial Graduation: 0.20 mm
- Measuring Range: 0 mm to 80 mm
- Measuring Pressure: 10 gms/mm2 (constant over range)
- Accuracy: 99.00%
- Repeatability: 0.20 mm
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