October 4, 2017

How much do Skinfold Calipers Cost?

Compare skinfold caliper prices. Skinfold calipers can cost from a couple USD dollars to more than 500 USD. Here are the approximate prices of calipers in the United States in USD.

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LANGE CALIPER PRICE $215-235

The Lange is used by professionals and researchers, and it features a compact metal body and pivoting pincers, and a hard case. The Lange is the best selling professional caliper in the USA and is used in schools, universities, clinics, gyms, etc. It has been manufactured since 1962 with that same basic design and can be used for decades if properly cared for.

Range: 60 mm
Accuracy: 0.5 mm
Graduation: 1 mm

HARPENDEN CALIPER PRICE $350-400

The Harpenden is the preferred caliper for researchers and professionals in the United Kingdom. It isconsidered the most accurate skinfold caliper in the world. It includes a hard case.

Range: 90 mm
Accuracy: 0.2 mm
Graduation: 0.1 mm

SLIM GUIDE CALIPER PRICE $20-30

Price: $25 - $30 The SlimGuide is ideal for students, personal use, and entry-level professionals. It features a light weight design (6 oz.) and comes in three colors: red, white, black. It also includes instructions. The SlimGuide is considered the most reliable and accurate of the inexpensive calipers, and it is acceptable for professional use.

Range: 85 mm
Accuracy: 1 mm
Graduation: 1 mm

Cost of Other Professional Scientific Skinfold Calipers

	SKYNDEX CALIPER PRICE $400-450 The Skyndex is a digital caliper with a built-in calculator that allows for quick calculations. It is programmed with either Jackson-Pollock, Durnin, or Slaughter-Lohman formulas. The more expensive model is programmed with two of the formulas. It includes a hard case, instructions, an A/C power adapter, and a calibration test tool. Range: 60 mm (estimate) Accuracy: 0.5 mm
	CESCORF CALIPER PRICE $500 The Cescorf is made in Brazil and distributed in South America. It has a design very similar to the Harpenden. It comes with a durable case. Range: 88 mm Precision: 0.5 mm Graduation: 0.1 mm
	HOLTAIN CALIPER PRICE $400 The Holtain is made in the United Kingdom and distributed in Europe. It was designed in collaboration with the London University Institute of Child Health. Range: 46 mm Accuracy: 0.2 mm Graduation: 0.2 mm
	SANNY CALIPER $300 The Sanny is a newer caliper made in Brazil with limited distribution in the USA and Europe. It is a highly-accurate skinfold caliper, and it is an less expensive alternative to the Harpenden skinfold caliper at a lower cost. The Sanny caliper has the same range and constant pressure as the Harpenden Range: 90 mm Precision: 0.5 mm Graduation: 0.1 mm
	JAMAR, GRAHAM-FIELD, BASELINE, SAEHAN CALIPER PRICE $140 - 180 These are four different brands that are the all the exact same size and shape as the Lange. It is an inferior product, and it is our opinion that they are the same and are sold under various brands. We had one once and it doesn't have level of accuracy for this reason we recommend avoiding these products. Range: 60 mm

Cost of Plastic Skinfold Calipers

	LAFAYETTE-II CALIPER PRICE $100-120 The Lafayette-II is the most advanced plastic caliper, with a scale up to 100mm (compared to 50-60mm), floating pincers, and a lightweight, durable design. The original Lafayette caliper was developed by Dr. Andrew S. Jackson, who co-developed the Jackson-Pollock formula. Range: 100 mm Accuracy: 0.5.
	FAT-O-METER CALIPER PRICE $20-25 The Fat-o-Meter is a low-cost Skinfold caliper is generally considered to be precise. It is considered one of the tools of poor durability. Accuracy: 2 mm
	POOYA CALIPER $20-25 The Pooya is a new caliper that is comparable to the SlimGuide. It is made in Asia and it has very limited distribution. Very little research has been done on this caliper. It was designed by Dr. Abbas Meamarbashi who received a PhD in Sports Biomechanics in the University Science Malaysia. Range: 75 mm
	ACCU-MEASURE CALIPER PRICE $5 - 10 The Accu-Measure skinfold caliper is a simple and inexpensive product that is not recommended for clinical use. It is considered a one-time use caliper and is the most inexpensive skinfold caliper on the market.

Cost of Digital Skinfold Calipers

	WARRIOR DIGITAL CALIPER PRICE $20-25 The Warrior Digital Caliper calculates Lean Body Mass and body fat percentage. It displays your previous and current results for up to 4 users: weight, body fat percentage, lean body mass, and upper, middle, and lower measurements.
	FATTRACK PRO CALIPER PRICE $70-80 The FatTrack Pro is a compact digital caliper that comes programmed with the 3 and 7-site Jackson-Pollack formulas. The package includes the caliper, software, and a case. This caliper is generally not accepted for clinical or professional use This caliper is generally not accepted for clinical or professional use because of limited accuracy and a small jaw opening.
	FATTRACK GOLD CALIPER PRICE $35-50 The FatTrack Gold is a compact digital body fat caliper that is marketed to weightlifters and body builders. It allows for quick self-testing. The package also includes software to track progress and a tape measure. This caliper is generally not accepted for clinical or professional use because of limited accuracy and a small jaw opening
	DIGITAL BODY FAT CALIPER PRICE $10 This is a cheap digital skinfold caliper that is made in China and is not recommended.