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How accurate are body fat percentage calculators?
Reasonably accurate, generally speaking. But an online body fat calculator isn’t the MOST accurate way to determine your body fat percentage.
There are many different methods you can use to calculate body fat percentage.
Here are the most common body fat measurement methods, in order from most accurate to least accurate.
1. DEXA scan
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) involves using low-level X-ray beams to determine your fat-free mass, fat mass, and bone mineral density.
DEXA is the most accurate method of body fat measurement, but one downside is that it’s not readily available in every…