Scales

If you would like to manually calculate your lean body mass you can do so by subtracting your body fat in pounds from your total body weight. You can determine the amount of body fat in pounds by multiplying your weight by the body fat percentage. For example, a 200lb person with 20% body fat would have 40 lbs of fat (200 X .20). His lean body mass would then be 200-40= 160lbs.

OMRON's Fat Loss Monitor with Scale estimates the body fat percentage by using the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) Method. Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conducts electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electrical conductivity. The Fat Loss Monitor with Scale sends an extremely weak electrical current of 50 kHz and less and 500 µA through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue. This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Fat Loss Monitor with Scale.

Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help you in preventing or reducing obesity. Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your own daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of your body fat. It is recommended to use this monitor in the same environment and daily circumstances.

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Home body composition scales are most useful for tracking changes over time rather than relying on a single reading. The OMRON BCM-500 Body Composition Monitor and Scale is clinically validated for the accuracy of visceral fat level, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle percentage and resting metabolism. Results can still vary with hydration, meals, exercise, time of day and foot placement. For more consistent measurements, use the scale barefoot on a hard, flat surface and measure under similar conditions each time.

Smart body composition scales estimate body fat percentage using bioelectrical impedance analysis. The scale sends a safe, very low electrical current through the body and measures resistance because muscle and other water-rich tissues conduct electricity differently from body fat. The device combines that measurement with profile information such as height, weight, age and gender to estimate body composition. The OMRON BCM-500 uses this method to calculate body fat and other fitness metrics.

A digital scale measures body weight, while a body composition monitor estimates additional metrics that can include body fat, skeletal muscle, visceral fat, BMI and resting metabolism. The OMRON SC-150 digital scale is designed for connected weight tracking. The OMRON BCM-500 body composition monitor measures six body metrics, while the OMRON HBF-514C measures seven fitness indicators using full-body sensing.

For app-based tracking, the OMRON BCM-500 measures six body metrics, supports four user profiles, automatically recognizes registered users and syncs with the OMRON connect app. For full-body hand-to-foot sensing, the OMRON HBF-514C measures seven fitness indicators and stores up to 90 days of results for four profiles, but it does not include Bluetooth. Choose the BCM-500 for connected trend tracking or the HBF-514C for full-body sensing and on-device history.

The right OMRON body composition scale depends on how you want to track your progress. The OMRON BCM-500 is a strong option for Bluetooth and app-based tracking because it measures six body metrics and stores readings for four profiles. The OMRON HBF-514C is better suited to users who prefer hand-to-foot full-body sensing, seven fitness indicators and up to 90 days of on-device history. Both can help you monitor trends beyond weight alone.

OMRON offers two connected scale options depending on the measurements you want to track. The OMRON SC-150 is a Bluetooth digital scale for body-weight tracking and stores up to 30 readings for one user before syncing to the OMRON connect app. The OMRON BCM-500 also uses Bluetooth but tracks six body metrics, supports four profiles and offers unlimited measurement storage through the app.

The OMRON BCM-500 is the best connected OMRON option for many families because it supports four personal profiles, automatically recognizes registered users and includes a guest mode. It stores up to 30 readings for each profile and syncs body composition data with the OMRON connect app. Families that prefer full-body sensing without Bluetooth can consider the OMRON HBF-514C, which also supports four profiles and stores up to 90 days of results.