This test is based on the buoyancy of your body weight. Fat floats more easily than muscle. Based on your buoyancy and your weight, the person administering the test can calculate your body fat percentage. Often used by fitness professionals, calipers are used to literally pinch your skin folds (usually around the waist or hips) to estimate your body fat.

We like how easily this scale provides a clear reading, and it's nice that it offers both the digital and mechanical dial display. But the nonstandard shape might make it challenging to fit easily into a small bathroom space. For example, doctors tend to be more concerned about body fat that’s concentrated around your midsection because this can increase your risk for certain health conditions, like heart disease. Whether you’re looking to lose, maintain, or gain weight, investing in a high quality bathroom scale can be helpful.What’s more, this scale was one of the few that never gave us funky first weight readings during testing. Though this common calibration problem can generally be fixed by tapping the platform first to zero out the scale, any bad reading can lead you to doubt a scale’s accuracy entirely. Price. We included scales at a range of prices to suit different budgets. Most of the basic scales are relatively inexpensive and the high-priced models offer smart features.

We have been testing home, office, and recreational equipment for many years. We do so with a rigorous, objective, repeatable protocol and employ experts in the field. For these digital scales, we employed a team consisting of long-time GearLab contributor Jed Porter and his wife, Rosie De Lise.

However, if you’re not certain the first reading is sound, you may be right: We found discrepancies when we stepped on and off in succession, and the subsequent line graph showing up or down progress annoying—and, of course, inaccurate, as no one loses or gains a pound or two within the 20 to 30 seconds it takes for the scale to cycle through its readings and upload to the app. You can delete wrong data in the app, but that’s a hassle we’d prefer to skip. FITINDEX’s Bluteooth Body Fat Scale did an incredible job with the tests we gave it. The scale was off by just 0.1 pounds in both our comparison test and our dumbbell test. So it proved to be the most accurate scale in this bunch. And our testers were particularly impressed by how user-friendly the scale was—giving it a perfect score for setup, a perfect score for display and readability, and a 4.5 out of 5 for ease of use. The Garmin Index S2 could be a useful tool if you're already a Garmin watch user, but ultimately is not worth the price. We also provided our overall impressions of each bathroom scale with an “overall value” score. For this score, we considered our overall experience with each bathroom scale—and compared it against its cost. And they considered whether they’d recommend the bathroom scale to a friend. (A high score in this category indicates a bathroom scale that’s worth buying or recommending, based on the price and overall rating.) Looking for the best kitchen scale? Our experts researched 27 models before selecting 9 of the best options to test side-by-side. This update includes this year's most popular models that we've tested in our kitchens. We take the time to assess unique features while using each day-to-day. All are evaluated by looking at ease of use, aesthetics, and accuracy, with our experts noting nuances and differences between each model. This unbiased approach is designed to be thorough and rigorous to help you find the perfect kitchen scale for your home.

Biometric measurements: weight, body fat percentage, BMI, muscle mass, body water, muscle mass percentage, lean body mass, bone mass, protein, visceral fat, basal metabolic rate, and metabolic age There are two main types of scales: analog and digital. Analog scales use an interior spring that compresses when the scale is weighted and displays the reading on a dial. Generally, analog scales are the cheapest option, but since they don’t require batteries, they rely on the human eye for an accurate reading. Manage your home with confidence when you connect your Etekcity, Levoit, and Cosori smart products to the free VeSync app. With smart products such as air purifiers, air fryers, fitness scales, and more, you can control every room with a tap in your smartphone. Most bathroom scales have a weight limit between 300 and 500 pounds. Make sure you choose a scale that can comfortably accommodate your weight. ConnectivityOur testers also noted that the scale would make a sleek addition to many bathrooms, thanks to its smooth surface and clean design. And the scale’s brightly lit LED display earned it a 4.5 out of 5 on display and readability. Some scales also measure other aspects of body composition, including muscle mass, body fat percentage, and body water. These metrics may also be useful when monitoring your progress and health.