Jackson/Pollock 7-Site Caliper Method


Gender
Age*
1. Axilla skinfold* mm
Add extra to average (Optional)
2. Chest skinfold* mm
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3. Abdomen skinfold* mm
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4. Subscapular skinfold* mm
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5. Suprailiac skinfold* mm
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6. Tricep skinfold* mm
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7. Thigh skinfold* mm
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% Body fat guide
Males Famles
Lean < 12 < 17
Acceptable 12 - 21 17 - 28
Moderately overweight 21 - 26 28 - 33
Overweight > 26 > 33