Accurate Caliper Type Skin Fold Caliper Body Fat Caliper Analyzer Measurement

A sebaceous thickness meter (sebaceous clamp / sebaceous meter) is used to measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat in the human body and thus estimate the percentage of body fat. This tool is commonly used in fitness, physical fitness assessments and nutritional assessments.

Step-by-step procedure for using the Sebum Thickness Meter: The Sebum Thickness Meter (Sebum Clamp / Sebum Gauge) is used to measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat in the human body and thus estimate the percentage of body fat. This tool is commonly used in fitness, physical fitness and nutritional assessments.
Steps for using a sebum thickness meter:
1. Select the measurement site:
Common sites include:
- Triceps (back of the upper arm)
- subscapularis (back near the lower edge of the scapula)
- Waist (next to the upper border of the ilium)
- Anterior thighs
2. Pinch up the sebum:
Use your thumb and forefinger to pinch up the skin and subcutaneous fat, creating a crease (be careful not to include the muscles).
3. Clamp sebum:
Hold the sebum pliers vertically in the middle of the crease (about 1cm from the pinched area) and release the trigger to allow the pliers to hold naturally.
4. Read the scale:
Keep the sebum crease clamped for approximately 2 seconds and read the value on the dashboard, usually in millimetres (mm).
5. Record the data:
Body fat percentage can be estimated based on different formulas (e.g. Jackson & Pollock formula).

⸻

Tip:
- It is recommended to be assisted by another person for more accurate measurement.
- Take 2-3 measurements for each part of the body to get the average value.
- Keep your body relaxed and avoid exertion during measurement.
1. Select the measurement site:
Common parts include:
- Triceps (back of the upper arm)
- Subscapularis (back near the lower edge of the scapula)
- Waist (next to the upper edge of the ilium)
- Anterior thighs
2. Pinch up the sebum:
Use your thumb and forefinger to pinch up the skin and subcutaneous fat, creating a crease (be careful not to include the muscles).
3. Clamp sebum:
Hold the sebum pliers vertically in the middle of the crease (about 1cm from the pinched area) and release the trigger to allow the pliers to hold naturally.
4. Read the scale:
Keep the sebum crease clamped for approximately 2 seconds and read the value on the dashboard, usually in millimetres (mm).
5. Record the data:
Body fat percentage can be estimated based on different formulas (e.g. Jackson & Pollock formula).

⸻

Tip:
- It is recommended to be assisted by another person for more accurate measurement.
- Take 2-3 measurements for each part of the body to get the average value.
- Keep your body relaxed and avoid exertion during measurement.