60 seconds. Zero radiation. 10+ clinical metrics — fat, muscle, water, and visceral fat — measured where it matters. Trusted by 120,000+ hospitals and clinics worldwide.
An InBody scan uses multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to pass a safe electrical current through your body and measure resistance in different tissues — breaking your weight into fat, muscle, and water components.
Unlike a weighing scale, it tells you what your body is made of. Stand barefoot, hold the electrodes — receive your full result sheet in 60 seconds. No radiation. No needles.
Eight clinically significant metrics — each telling a different part of your health story.
How much of your total weight is fat mass. Healthy ranges differ by age and sex — this single number is the most commonly used marker for obesity risk and fitness level.
Fat stored deep around internal organs — the metabolically dangerous kind directly linked to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. Invisible without measurement.
Split into intracellular (ICW) and extracellular (ECW) water compartments — critical for kidney function, lymphatic health, and detecting oedema or dehydration.
Muscle and fat breakdown per body segment: left arm, right arm, trunk, left leg, right leg. Detects imbalances, asymmetry, and atrophy that whole-body averages miss.
The calories your body burns at complete rest just to sustain organ function. Used by nutritionists and dietitians to set accurate calorie and macro targets for your goals.
Phase Angle represents the nutritional level and integrity of cell mass. A higher phase angle indicates better cell membrane health, hydration, and overall cellular vitality.
The ECW ratio shows how much water is outside the cells compared to total body water in each segment (arms, legs, trunk). Elevated ECW/TBW is an early indicator of inflammation or fluid retention.
SMI (Skeletal Muscle Mass Index) is a key parameter used in diagnosing Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic obesity — the age-related loss of muscle mass that increases fall risk and metabolic decline.
InBody devices are clinically validated against DEXA — the gold standard for body composition. For best results, scan at the same time of day in a consistent hydration state each session.
Follow these steps for the most accurate result possible.
Avoid food and drink to prevent temporary water shifts that skew body composition results.
Exercise changes muscle fluid balance and can shift results by 1–2% in either direction.
Bladder contents contribute to measured body weight and total water readings.
Metal objects can interfere with BIA electrical signals and affect measurement accuracy.
Socks and stockings must be removed. Lighter clothing reduces weight offset.
You have a pacemaker, are pregnant, or have any implanted electrical device. Consult your doctor before scanning.
Both measure body composition — but they differ on almost every practical factor.
| Factor | InBody Scan | DEXA Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 60 seconds | 10–20 minutes |
| Radiation | None (BIA only) | Low-dose X-ray |
| Cost in India | Free – ₹800 | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 |
| Availability | 3,000+ centres | Limited hospitals |
| Bone density | Advanced models only | Yes |
| Segmental data | Yes — per limb | Partial |
