Body measurements

Title analysis of body measurement systems for apparel abstract many methods have been developed to measure the body in an effort to capture its dimensions for clothing. Waist to hip ratio whr this is actually the ratio. Body mass index is a simple calculation derived from your height and weight. Measuring the circumference of certain body parts is a simple method of body fat estimation. Bmi classification this is basically the interpretation of the body mass index and classification in terms of the weight. Dexa we offer the absolute gold standard in body composition analysis using the lunar prodigy ge dexa scanner.

Use the metric units tab if you are more comfortable with the international system of units si. First multiply your weight in pounds by 703. Divide the number you got in the first step by the number you got in the second step. The higher the number the more toward overweight you tend to be. Muscle bone and water. Body mass index bmi this is calculated by dividing your weight in pounds with the square of your height in inches.

Measuring the human body has been important in developing garments to fit the body and systems have reflected technology needs of the consumer and focus of the apparel industry. There are sensors on either side of the device that measure your body fat as you hold the. Some of todays bathroom scales measure not only your overall weight but also the percentage of your weight that comes from fat vs. Known as body fat scales some also. The lower the number the more toward underweight you tend to be. Your approximate body mass index bmi which is a representation of the amount of body fat.

To get the best results measure to the nearest 14 inch 05 cm. Dexafit is the gold standard for body fat testing body composition analysis dexa scans vo2max testing rmr analysis heart rate fitness. Some people have a higher than average amount of lean mass. This body fat measurement test works similar to that of a scale except it doesnt measure your weight. Dexafit is the gold standard for body fat testing body composition analysis dexa scans vo2max testing rmr analysis heart rate fitness hormone testing metabolic tests and more. For example the us army uses a body fat calculation that simply requires an individuals age height.

With dexa we can measure your lean mass body fat percentage bone density as well as your visceral adipose tissue which is the fat surrounding your internal organs. The resulting number is your bmi. Body fat calculator the body fat calculator can be used to estimate your total body fat based on specific measurements. Then multiply your height in inches by itself and square the answer. Your bmi weight classification.