Body Fat Caliper 180, Skin Fold Measuring Tool

Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
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What it does
- Pinches a skin fold so you can track it at key body spots
- Simple shape made for reading fat fold thickness by hand
- Fits in a gym bag or drawer so it travels with your routine
- Pairs with a tape measure and log so you can watch changes over time
- A steady tool for fitness fans who like tracking their own numbers
Gym day starts with more than just weights. Tracking your body is part of the work too. This body fat caliper, the 180 version, is shaped to pinch a fold of skin at key spots on your body so you can read its thickness.
The design follows a skin fold caliper shape. You squeeze it around a pinch of skin and fat, then read the measurement it shows. Fitness fans use this kind of tool at the same body spots over time to keep an eye on changes.
It is a simple, handheld piece that fits in a gym bag or bathroom drawer. Whether you are deep into a training plan or just curious about your numbers, this caliper gives you a hands-on way to check in on your progress.
3.3k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PLA. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by mickeshobby. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit required. See the original design