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Army Body Fat Calculator

Calculate US Army body fat percentage and test compliance with Army Regulation (AR) 600-9 screening tables.

Calculator Inputs

AR 600-9 taping protocol.
yrs
Age sets allowable body fat limit.
in
Height without shoes.
in
Measured over larynx.
in
Navel level for males; narrowest for females.

Calculated Results

Army Body Fat Compliance
16.8% (PASS - Max Allowed: 22%)
Max Allowed for Age Group 22.0% (Age 28-39)
Circumference Value 18.0 in
AR 600-9 Screening Result Meets Army Standard
Values calculate live as you adjust inputs.

About Army Body Fat Calculator

The Army Body Fat Calculator calculates official compliance with US Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Body Composition Program) to verify whether soldiers meet fitness readiness standards.

What is Army Body Fat Calculator?

The Army Body Fat Calculator calculates official compliance with US Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Body Composition Program) to verify whether soldiers meet fitness readiness standards.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Select sex and age group.
  2. Enter height and official tape measurements.
  3. Determine if body fat falls beneath the age-graded maximum allowable limit.

The Mathematical Formula & Variables

AR 600-9 Male: 86.010 * log10(Abdomen - Neck) - 70.041 * log10(Height) + 36.76

Variables Definition

Symbol / Variable Name Description
Age 17-20 Max 20% Male, 30% Female Entry-level age bracket cutoff.
Age 21-27 Max 22% Male, 32% Female Mid-tier bracket cutoff.
Age 28-39 Max 24% Male, 34% Female Senior soldier cutoff.

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Scenario: Male soldier, age 28, height 70 in, neck 16 in, abdomen 34 in.

  1. Abdomen minus neck = 34 - 16 = 18 inches.
  2. Calculated body fat = 16.8%.
  3. Max allowable for age 28 = 24.0%. Result: PASS.

Result: 16.8% Body Fat (PASS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many times are tape measurements repeated in the Army?

Army regulation requires three consecutive measurements taken sequentially to the nearest 1/2 inch, with the average recorded as the official score.