are body fat percentage scales any acurate or those handheld machines accurate?

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1. I think the body fat percentage scales are actually pretty accurate because you put in all of your info (height, age, etc.). As far as the handheld machines, I am not sure. I have never used those before.
2. I have a Tanita scale that calculates fat % and, in my experience of using it for about 2 years, it is definitely accurate. I don't know about handheld devices. Tanita and clinical trials have shown their scales to be accurate +/- 2-3%.
3. No, callipers are better.