ShapeScale

In our March 2026 study, we compared ShapeScale with DXA scans in more than 1,000 adults. DXA is a clinical body composition scan.<ul><li>Body fat: ShapeScale was off by 1.89 percentage points on average. In the same study, a four-point bioelectrical impedance (BIA) scale, the InBody Dial H20, was off by 5.01 percentage points.</li><li>Lean mass: ShapeScale was off by 1.49 kg (3.3 lb) on average, with an R&#xB2; of 0.98.</li></ul>Read the full study: <a href="https://business.shapescale.com/content/posts/shapescale-optical-3d-body-scanning-for-body-fat-percentage-lean-mass-and-appendicular-lean-mass-estimation-v2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ShapeScale accuracy white paper (March 2026)</a>.See all of our research: <a href="https://business.shapescale.com/content/category/white-paper" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ShapeScale white papers</a>.

In our March 2026 study of 1,000+ adults, ShapeScale body fat was off by 1.89 percentage points on average vs DXA, and lean mass by 1.49 kg (3.3 lb).

How accurate is ShapeScale?

Product Information

Business Video Tutorials (ShapeScale for Business Only)

Scanning guidelines

How to take your first scan

What are some common mistakes people make when getting scanned?

Where should I set up my ShapeScale?

How do I unpack my ShapeScale?

Pairing your ShapeScale

How do I activate business features for my account?

Creating accounts on behalf of clients (Only available with ShapeScale for Business)

Creating private client accounts (ShapeScale for Business)

Creating home user accounts (ShapeScale for Home)

How often should I get scanned?

What do ShapeScale’s LED colors indicate?

Accessing clients’ scans (Only available with ShapeScale for Business)

How do I use ShapeScale with Android clients? (ShapeScale for Business)

Getting started

How does ShapeScale compare to conventional 3D body scanners and 3D fitness trackers?

What are the dimensions of ShapeScale?

What do you need for ShapeScale to work?

How does ShapeScale work?

What are the height and weight limits for a ShapeScale user?

Is my data private and secure? How do you safeguard data?

Does ShapeScale work on batteries?

How is this different to regular scales and DEXA/DXA scans?

Does it work offline?

Do you have an Android app?

Can I use ShapeScale when I am pregnant?

Can I export my 3D data/scan?

What does ShapeScale measure?

Is ShapeScale safe to use?

How long does it take to scan someone with ShapeScale?

Does ShapeScale have an Ethernet port?

Who has access to user scans?

What type of business is ShapeScale for?

How does ShapeScale help me improve my clients’ results and retention rates?

Where is ShapeScale currently used? Where can I try ShapeScale?

How many users can I have? What is a Monthly Active User? (ShapeScale for Business)

What is the pricing for ShapeScale for Business?

What's the difference between ShapeScale for Home and ShapeScale for Business?

Is there a return period?

What is included in the business subscription/lease?

What countries do you ship to?

When do you ship?

How do I order a ShapeScale for my business?

ShapeScale for Business Pricing & Shipping

What is the pricing for ShapeScale for Home?

ShapeScale for Home Pricing & Shipping

Pricing & Shipping

Dashboard

Shape & Health Scores

Body view

Compare view

Heatmap view

Contour View

PDF reports

Browser

Clients view (Only available with ShapeScale for Business)

Understanding Lean Mass in ShapeScale

Help! I Lost Lean Mass!

Measurements

App & Measurements

How to report an issue with a scan

I have an unassigned scan. What should I do?

I get a “Scan recovery key” message at login.

My body fat percentage is off.

I took back-to-back scans and my measurements aren’t the same.

Some body parts got cut off/are missing on my scan.

I can see my 3D scan but the metrics are missing.

My scan isn’t showing up in my app.

The white progress ring on the head of my ShapeScale is stuck.

I can’t download the app on my Android.

My ShapeScale is saying "3D sensor error".

My ShapeScale is saying "homing error”.

Troubleshooting

Do you have any user guides?

How can I reach out?

Do you offer direct phone support?

Do you provide in person training?

Do you have any training videos for business owners/staff?

Additional support

My ShapeScale is faulty, what should I do?

How do I cancel my subscription and return my ShapeScale? (ShapeScale for Business)

Cancellations, Returns & Repairs

Do you have any material I could use on my website or for ads?

Marketing Material

How accurate is ShapeScale?Updated 10 days ago