Tanita Scales

Tanita body composition scales read more than body mass. You stand on the plates in bare feet, a small electrical signal passes through the body, and the scale estimates figures such as body fat percentage. The readings are most useful as a trend, so step on at the same time of day each time.

The Tanita BC-401 InnerScan ($299) is a bathroom scale for home use. The Tanita RD-953 Wireless InnerScan ($535) connects wirelessly, and its product page covers what it pairs with. The Tanita RD 545 ($959) is the top model in our Tanita range.

There’s also an electronic baby scale ($49). Clinics after a plain floor scale can look at our electronic floor scales.