Item Description:

The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper is a precision instrument designed for use in the performance of Skinfold thickness measurements (from which estimates of body fat are derived). The use of this instrument has been well established and documented over the past 40 years.


Designed in 1958 in collaboration with D. J. M. Tanner, a prominent force in the use of Skinfold measurements in the derivation of body fat measurement. The Harpenden Skinfold Caliper has been used all over the world on projects of international importance and is the most prestigious Caliper available.

It is the only Caliper CE marked under the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC for a Class 1 Device with Measuring Function and is calibrated using masters traceable to National Standards.

  • Dial Graduation: 0,20 mm
  • Measuring Range: 0 mm to 80 mm
  • Measuring Pressure: 10 gms/mm2 (constant over range)
  • Accuracy: 99.00%
  • Repeatability: 0,20 mm

NOTE: Creative Health Products is the Factory Authorized Service Center for Harpenden Skinfold Calipers. Google: “Harpenden Service Center” to access our Service Center Website.


This listing is for the Harpenden in the hard plastic storage case. We also have it available in the wood case. See our separate listing for it.

Free shipping only in the contiguous United States.

We are the major distributor for almost all makes of skinfold calipers. See our listings for some of the other brands.

ONE YEAR WARRANTY