DURNIN-WOMERSLEY: FORMULA FOR CALCULATING BODY FAT
The Durnin-Womersley formula is a skinfold equation to calculate body fat percentage, is ideal for the general population (ages 17-72), utilizes 4 skinfold sites, and considers gender.
Durnin-Womersley Formula Measurement Sites
- Tríceps
- Bíceps
- Subescapular
- Suprailiac
Durnin-Womersley Body Fat Formula for Men
| Age | 16 - 19 | 20 - 29 | 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | + 50 |
| c | 1.1620 | 1.1631 | 1.1422 | 1.1620 | 1.1715 |
| m | 0.0630 | 0.0632 | 0.0544 | 0.0700 | 0.0779 |
Density= c - [m * Log (Biceps + Triceps + Subescapular + Suprailiac)]
Body Fat Percentage (%) = (495 / Body Density) – 450
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Durnin-Womersley Body Fat Formula for Women
| Age | 16 - 19 | 20 - 29 | 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | + 50 |
| c | 1.1549 | 1.1599 | 1.1423 | 1.1333 | 1.1339 |
| m | 0.0678 | 0.0717 | 0.0632 | 0.0612 | 0.0645 |
Density= c - [m * Log (Biceps + Triceps + Subescapular + Suprailiac)]
Body Fat Percentage (%) = (495 / Body Density) – 450
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