MEDca Body Fat Measuring Tape, Pack of 2 Body Composition Monitor Review
Our verdict
The MEDca body fat measuring tape comes as a pack of two and is a low cost, manual way to track body measurements at home, best for people who want a simple, no battery tool.
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Buyers who want an inexpensive pair of measuring tapes for tracking body circumferences, with a spare on hand.
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You want body fat percentages, a digital readout, or a device that records and tracks numbers for you.
- Priced 73% below the category median ($59.99 across 17 tracked models)
Pros
- Low price for a two pack
- Comes with a spare tape
- No batteries or app required
- Simple manual measuring
- Easy to store and travel with
Cons
- No body fat or composition readout
- Results depend on consistent technique
- No digital tracking over time
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.0/5
4.0 average across 248 owner ratings
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Popularity2.4/5
248 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['The MEDca body fat measuring tape is sold as a pack of two, so you get a spare or one for a second location. It is a manual tape for taking body circumference measurements at home, with no display or batteries involved.', 'As with any tape, the value depends on consistency. Measuring the same spots the same way each time gives you a repeatable point of reference to follow your own trend over weeks or months.', 'At under 20 dollars for two, it is an inexpensive way to start tracking measurements at home. Any numbers it produces are general references, so treat them as informational and talk with a healthcare professional about what they mean for you.']
Performance notes
The listing does not include a display, power source, accuracy figure, or measurement type, so this is a manual tape rather than a digital device, sold as a pack of two. It is used for taking body circumference measurements yourself. Repeatable readings depend on measuring the same locations the same way each time.
What buyers say
With a 4.0 rating across about 248 reviews, feedback leans positive and the sample is large enough to be meaningful. That suggests general satisfaction for a simple, low cost two pack, though how useful it feels depends on how consistently you measure.
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Frequently asked questions
How many tapes come in the pack?
It is sold as a pack of two, so you get a spare or one to keep in a second spot. Both are manual tapes for taking body measurements.
Does it measure body fat percentage?
No. It is a tape for measuring body circumferences, not a device that estimates body fat percentage. You record the measurements and track them yourself.
Is it accurate?
No accuracy figure is listed, and a tape relies on consistent technique. Treat the numbers as general references and ask a healthcare professional about what they mean for you.