Army Height and Weight Calculator (AR 600-9)

Check compliance with U.S. Army Body Composition Program (AR 600-9) screening tables and calculate tape-test body fat percentages.

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Enter Calculation Inputs

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Gender

Age Bracket

Height (inches)

Weight (pounds)

lbs

Neck Circumference (inches)

Abdomen / Waist Circumference (inches)

Hip Circumference (Female Only, in)

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What is the Army Height & Weight?

The U.S. Army Body Composition Program (AR 600-9) establishes physical readiness criteria. Soldiers exceeding the initial screening table weight-for-height threshold must undergo the official Department of Defense circumferential tape test to measure body fat percentage.

Mathematical Formula & Methodology

The mathematical model underlying this tool operates on the following verified equation:

Tape Test % Body Fat (Male) = 86.010 × log10(Abdomen - Neck) - 70.041 × log10(Height) + 36.76; (Female) = 163.205 × log10(Waist + Hip - Neck) - 97.684 × log10(Height) - 78.387

Understanding the Parameters:

Gender — Primary input variable.
Age Bracket — Primary input variable.
Height (inches) (measured in in) — Primary input variable.
Weight (pounds) (measured in lbs) — Primary input variable.
Neck Circumference (inches) (measured in in) — Primary input variable.
Abdomen / Waist Circumference (inches) (measured in in) — Primary input variable.
Hip Circumference (Female Only, in) (measured in in) — Primary input variable.

How to Use This Calculator

Select gender and age bracket, input standing height (to nearest 0.5 inch) and weight, plus tape test measurements taken in accordance with AR 600-9 protocols.

Worked Numerical Example

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Male soldier aged 24, height 70 inches, weight 185 lbs (screening threshold is 180 lbs; requires tape test). Neck = 16.0 in, Abdomen = 34.0 in. Circumference value = 34.0 - 16.0 = 18.0 in. Estimated body fat = 17.8%, passing the 22% limit for ages 21–27.

Key Considerations & Standards

Taping rules: Take all circumference measurements three times and round to the nearest half-inch before averaging. Neck is measured just below the larynx; abdomen is measured at the navel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ACFT tape test exemption?

Under current Army policy, any soldier who scores 540 points or higher on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), with at least 80 points in each event, is completely exempt from body composition tape testing.

What happens if a soldier fails the tape test?

Soldiers failing the tape test are enrolled in the ABCP, flagged (suspension of favorable personnel actions), receive nutritional counseling, and must demonstrate steady monthly progress.