Another BF fat % question

[GLC1968]

Isn't the caliper test really dependent on the skill of the person who's doing the measuring?

Yes!

[lph]

I don't know my body fat %, but I think that link underestimated mine. I have narrow hips, though, maybe that threw it off.

[roadie gal]

From what I've read, the hydrostatic method is the most accurate, followed by callipers. The body fat scales can be all over the board and are considered the least accurate.

I think these measurements should be thought of as points on a line rather than an absolute number. If you're trying to lose (or gain) weight you want to see a trend in the numbers rather than focusing on what the number is right now.