This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.
Waist circumference percentiles
Age- and sex-specific classification of waist circumference (KiGGS, 11–18 years) with waist-to-height ratio
Scientific basis
Skinfold measurement
Skinfolds are measured with a caliper on the right side of the body: triceps at the midpoint between acromion and olecranon over the triceps (vertical), subscapular just below the inferior angle of the scapula (oblique, about 45°), calf at the point of greatest calf circumference (vertical, foot on a step). The mean of two to three measurements is used.
Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.