Army Body Fat Calculator

Hip measurement is required for the female formula. This tool uses the male formula by default. For the female calculation, hip circumference is measured at the widest point of the buttocks.

No. This is an estimate for personal tracking and planning. Official tape tests must be administered by trained personnel following AR 600-9 procedures.

Standards vary by age group. For males ages 17 to 20, the maximum is 20%. Ages 21 to 27 allow 22%. Ages 28 to 39 allow 24%. Ages 40 and above allow 26%. Female standards are approximately 10 percentage points higher.

Reducing waist circumference through cardiovascular exercise and nutrition has the largest impact. Building neck muscle through resistance training also improves your ratio.

Soldiers who fail both weight screening and the tape test are enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) with monthly counseling. You have 6 months to meet standards. Two consecutive failures can lead to separation processing.

Body composition is assessed during ACFT record tests (at least twice per year), unit weigh-ins, and as part of the promotion process. Soldiers who exceed the weight screening table for their height are automatically taped.

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