Army Body Fat Calculator - Army Body Composition Calculator & Body Fat Assessment
Free Army body fat calculator based on the Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program, published on June 12, 2023. Calculate body fat percentage using waist circumference and weight with Army standards compliance. To ensure accuracy, take the average of at least three measurements and round to the nearest pound or 0.5 inch.
Last updated: June 12, 2023
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Abdominal circumference at the level of belly button
Take the average of at least three measurements and round to the nearest 0.5 inch
Body Fat Assessment
Body Fat Percentage
40%
Maximum Allowed:
22%
Status:
Exceeds Army Standard
Your body fat percentage of 40.0% exceeds the Army standard of 22% for your age and gender. Consider consulting with a healthcare provider and implementing a fitness and nutrition plan.
Army Body Fat Standards:
- • Males 17-20: 20% max | 21-27: 22% max | 28-39: 24% max | 40+: 26% max
- • Females 17-20: 30% max | 21-27: 32% max | 28-39: 34% max | 40+: 36% max
- • Soldiers scoring 540+ on ACFT (80+ per event) are exempt from body fat assessment
Maximum Allowable Percent Body Fat Standards
Age 17-20
20% maximum
Age 21-27
22% maximum
Age 28-39
24% maximum
Age 40 and over
26% maximum
Age 17-20
30% maximum
Age 21-27
32% maximum
Age 28-39
34% maximum
Age 40 and over
36% maximum
Quick Example Result
For a 21-year-old male weighing 165 pounds with a 36-inch waist:
Body Fat Percentage
~18.5%
Army Standard
22% max
Status: Meets Army Standard ✓
How the Army Body Fat Calculator Works
The Army Body Fat Calculator uses the one-site circumference-based tape method as specified in the Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program, published on June 12, 2023. This method requires measuring the abdominal circumference at the level of the belly button and body weight.
Measurement Instructions
Position
Stand upright with arms at rest on both sides
Location
Measure abdominal circumference at the level of the belly button
Accuracy
Take the average of at least three measurements
Rounding
Round to the nearest 0.5 inch for waist, nearest pound for weight
Army Body Composition Program
The Army Body Fat Assessment was updated on June 12, 2023, following a comprehensive study on the relationship between Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) scores and Army body-composition standards. The data showed a correlation between body fat percentage and ACFT scores; soldiers with a higher percentage of body fat had lower scores than those with less body fat.
- All soldiers scoring 540+ on ACFT (80+ per event) are exempt from body fat assessment
- Soldiers who fail the tape test may request supplemental body fat assessment
- Supplemental methods include DXA, InBody 770, or Bod Pod systems
- Soldiers not meeting standards are enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)
- Standards apply to Regular Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve
Sources & References
- Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program - Published June 12, 2023Official Army directive on body composition standards
- Army Regulation 600-9 - The Army Body Composition ProgramComprehensive coverage of body composition requirements and procedures
- Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) - Official Army Physical Fitness StandardsACFT scoring standards and body fat exemption criteria
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Get Custom Calculator for Your PlatformArmy Body Fat Calculator Examples
Input Values:
- Gender: Male
- Age: 25 years
- Weight: 180 pounds
- Waist: 38 inches (3 feet 2 inches)
Calculation Steps:
- Convert waist to total inches: 38 inches
- Calculate waist-to-weight ratio
- Apply age and gender-specific formula
- Compare to Army standard: 22% max for males 21-27
Result: Body Fat Percentage ≈ 20.5%
Status: Meets Army Standard (22% maximum for age 21-27) ✓
Female Example
28-year-old female, 140 lbs, 32-inch waist
Body Fat: ~28% | Standard: 34% max ✓
ACFT Exemption
Soldiers scoring 540+ on ACFT (80+ per event)
Exempt from body fat assessment
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