Army Body Fat Calculator

Calculate body fat percentage based on U.S. Army standards using the official tape test method.

Military body fat assessment (Regulation AR 600-9).

Units

Gender

Age

Height (in)

Neck (in)

Waist (in)

Measurement Tips

Measure to the nearest 0.5 inch. For the waist, measure at the belly button (male) or the narrowest point (female).

Understanding the Army Body Fat Calculator

Calculate your body fat percentage according to U.S. Army Regulation 600-9 standards.

Guide

Applications

Military Compliance: Checking adherence to AR 600-9 standards.

Fitness Tracking: Monitoring body composition changes.

Health Assessment: Estimating body fat without calipers.

Male BF% = 86.010 * log10(waist - neck) - 70.041 * log10(height) + 36.76

The Army uses circumference measurements to estimate body density and fat percentage, adjusted for height.

Knowledge Base

The tape test is a widely used estimate but can have a margin of error of 2-3% compared to DXA scans.

Men should measure at the belly button. Women should measure at the narrowest point of the abdomen.

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