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The Army's 2023 one-site tape test, with the standard for your age.
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Army Body Fat Calculator
The Army's one-site tape test and standards
Rounded to the nearest pound.
At the navel. Average of three, rounded to the nearest 0.5 in.
Army body fat
23.1%
Over the 22% standard for ages 21-27
- Maximum allowed for your age
- 22%
- Result
- Does not meet standard
- Over the standard by
- 1 percentage point
- Weight used
- 180 lb
- Abdomen used
- 36 in
Standards and formula as of June 2023 (ALARACT 046-2023, AR 600-9 Army Body Composition Program). Compared after rounding to the nearest whole percent. Soldiers scoring 540+ on the ACFT with at least 80 points in each event are exempt from the body fat assessment. An official tape by trained personnel decides your status.
How it was calculated
- Men: -26.97 - (0.12 × weight) + (1.99 × abdomen)
- = -26.97 - (0.12 × 180) + (1.99 × 36) = 23.07%
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 17-20 | 20% | 30% |
| 21-27 | 22% | 32% |
| 28-39 | 24% | 34% |
| 40 and over | 26% | 36% |
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How the army body fat calculator works
Since June 2023 the Army measures body fat with a single tape around the abdomen at the navel, replacing the older neck-and-waist (and hip, for women) method. The formulas are: men, -26.97 - 0.12 × weight + 1.99 × abdomen; women, -9.15 - 0.015 × weight + 1.27 × abdomen, with weight in pounds and abdomen in inches.
The abdomen is the average of three measurements rounded to the nearest half inch, and weight is rounded to the nearest pound. Soldiers who exceed the height and weight screening table are taped and must meet the body fat maximum for their age group.
Using and checking your result
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This tool provides an estimate, not a diagnosis, treatment plan or individualized medical advice. Population formulas may not fit children, pregnancy, athletes or people with health conditions. Discuss health decisions with a qualified clinician.
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