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Check Your Standards
Enter your measurements to calculate if you meet the US Army body fat standards.
How to Use
- Select your measurement system (Metric or Imperial) and gender. Enter your age, height, and weight.
- Accurately measure and enter your neck and waist circumferences. If female, enter your hip circumference as well.
- Click 'Calculate Body Fat' to see your percentage and whether you meet the US Army standards (AR 600-9).
Tips
- Ensure the measuring tape is level and snug against the skin, but not compressing the tissue.
- If your weight exceeds the screening table weight, you must pass this body fat test to meet standards.
Methodology & Standards (AR 600-9)
The Army Body Fat Calculator follows the Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Body Composition Program). It estimates body fat using circumference measurements to determine compliance with active duty standards. Soldiers exceeding weight-for-height tables must pass this body fat test.
Male Formula: 86.010 × log10(Waist-Neck) - 70.041 × log10(Height) + 36.76
Female Formula: 163.205 × log10(Waist+Hip-Neck) - 97.684 × log10(Height) - 78.387
*Note: Formulas use inches; metric inputs are converted automatically.*
Army Maximum Allowable Body Fat Standards
| Age Group | Male Limit | Female Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 17-20 | 20% | 30% |
| 21-27 | 22% | 32% |
| 28-39 | 24% | 34% |
| 40+ | 26% | 36% |
