Army Body Fat Calculator
Calculate body fat percentage using official Army assessment methods
Army Body Fat Calculator
The Army Body Fat Calculator is based on the Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program, published on June 12, 2023. To ensure accuracy, take the average of at least three measurements and round to the nearest pound or 0.5 inch.
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You need to reduce your body fat by 3% to meet the standard. This reduction is equivalent to losing 5 pounds of body fat for your weight.
đ Maximum Allowable Body Fat Standards
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 17-20 | 20% | 30% |
| 21-27 | 22% | 32% |
| 28-39 | 24% | 34% |
| 40 and over | 26% | 36% |
đ Understanding Army Body Fat Standards
ACFT Exemption
Soldiers who score 540 or higher on the record ACFT, with a minimum of 80 points in each event, are exempt from the body-fat assessment.
Measurement Method
Body fat is calculated using a one-site circumference-based tape method, measuring abdominal circumference at belly button level and body weight.
Supplemental Assessments
Soldiers who fail may request supplemental assessments using DXA, InBody 770, or Bod Pod systems if available.
Reference
Appropriate body fat is one of the medical fitness requirements to join and stay in the U.S. Army. The Department of Defense releases its body fat requirements every few years. In 2021, Army senior leaders conducted 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.
Consequently, changes to the Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program were implemented on June 12, 2023, to increase force readiness by ensuring that all soldiers maintain the necessary level of physical readiness to perform their duties.
Measurement Guidelines
- Position: Subject should stand upright with arms at rest on both sides
- Abdominal Circumference: Average of three measurements, rounded to nearest 0.5 inch
- Body Weight: Measured and rounded to nearest pound
- Consistency: Take multiple measurements for accuracy