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Army Body Fat Calculator
Calculate body fat percentage using the US Army tape measurement method. Shows your result against Army regulation standards by age group and gender.
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in
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Your body fat
24.0%
Army limit
22%
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Army Body Fat %
24.0%
Army Standard
22%
Status
FAIL
How to Use This Calculator
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Army tape test procedure
The Army uses the same US Navy circumference method. Soldiers must pass both the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) standards. If you exceed height/weight limits, you'll be taped using this method.
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Age and gender standards
Army Regulation 600-9 sets body fat standards by age group and gender. Standards become slightly more lenient with age. Failing the ABCP can result in enrollment in a weight control program, and repeated failures can affect promotion eligibility or result in separation.
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What happens if you fail?
Soldiers who fail the tape test are enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP). You'll receive counseling, dietary guidance, and a structured fitness plan. Sustained failure (over 6 months) may lead to adverse administrative actions including separation from service.
Real-World Examples
22-Year-Old Male Soldier
Height
5'9"
Waist
33 in
Neck
15.5 in
Age Range
21–27
Result~18% — PASS (limit: 22%)
Under the 22% limit for males aged 21–27. No ABCP enrollment required.
35-Year-Old Female Soldier
Height
5'4"
Waist
31 in
Neck
12 in
Hips
38 in
Age Range
28–39
Result~27% — PASS (limit: 34%)
Well within the 34% limit for females aged 28–39.
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