Army Body Fat Calculator

Calculate your body fat percentage using the official Army tape test method

Army Body Fat Calculator

Enter your measurements to calculate your body fat percentage according to Army standards.

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Measure at the narrowest point, typically just below the larynx (Adam's apple)
Measure at the navel level (belly button)

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Army Body Fat Standards

The Army uses the circumference-based tape test method to estimate body fat percentage. Soldiers must meet body composition standards based on their age and gender.

ARMY REGULATION

According to Army Regulation 600-9, soldiers who exceed body fat standards may be enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) and are not eligible for promotion or professional military schooling until they meet standards.

Maximum Body Fat Percentage

Age Group Male Female
17-20 20% 30%
21-27 22% 32%
28-39 24% 34%
40+ 26% 36%

Screening Weight Table

Before conducting the tape test, soldiers are screened against the Army Weight-for-Height Table. Only those who exceed these screening weights require a body fat assessment.

The screening table is based on the soldier's height and gender and provides a maximum allowable weight. If a soldier exceeds this weight, a body fat measurement is required.

Measurement Technique

For males: Neck and waist measurements are taken.

For females: Neck, waist, and hip measurements are taken.

All measurements should be taken three times and averaged to ensure accuracy.

Tip: Measurements should be taken with the measuring tape snug against the skin but not compressing the skin.

Proper Measurement Techniques

Accurate measurements are crucial for a valid body fat calculation. Follow these guidelines for proper tape measurement technique:

Neck Measurement

  • Measure just below the larynx (Adam's apple)
  • The tape should be perpendicular to the long axis of the neck
  • Soldier should look straight ahead with shoulders down (not hunched)
  • Round up to the nearest half inch (male) or quarter inch (female)

Waist Measurement

For males: Measure at the level of the navel (belly button)

For females: Measure at the narrowest point of the abdomen

  • The tape should be level and parallel to the floor
  • Measure at the end of a normal exhalation
  • Do not compress the skin or hold your breath
  • Round up to the nearest half inch

Hip Measurement (Females Only)

  • Measure at the widest point of the buttocks
  • The tape should be level and parallel to the floor
  • Feet should be together
  • Do not compress the skin
  • Round up to the nearest quarter inch

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