Army Height and Weight Calculator

Check official US Army height and weight screening tables and body fat standards under AR 600-9. Calculate maximum allowable weight by age, gender, and height.

US Army AR 600-9 Height and Weight Standards and Tape Test Calculator
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AR 600-9 Weight Standard

PASS (Within Weight Limit)

✓ You are 3 lbs under the maximum screening limit of 183 lbs.

Max Screening Weight

183 lbs

Your Current Weight

180 lbs

Max Allowable Body Fat

22% Body Fat

Age Group: 21-27

Quick Answer: How Army Height and Weight Standards Work

Under Army Regulation 600-9 (AR 600-9), soldiers must meet screening table weights based on height and age. For example, a 21–27-year-old male at 5'10" (70 inches) has a maximum screening weight of 183 lbs. If a soldier weighs more than 183 lbs, they undergo the DoD Circumference Tape Test, which allows up to 22% body fat for that age bracket.

The AR 600-9 Two-Step Screening Pipeline

Step 1: Weight Screening Table

Weighed in PT uniform without shoes. If scale weight ≤ maximum allowable screening weight, soldier passes immediately.

Step 2: Tape Test Assessment

If over screening weight, tape circumference is measured. If body fat % ≤ age group ceiling (20%–26% male, 30%–36% female), soldier passes.

ACFT 540+ Exemption

Soldiers scoring ≥540 points on the ACFT (with ≥80 points per event) are 100% exempt from tape tests regardless of weight.

Maximum Allowable Body Fat % by Age (AR 600-9)

Age BracketMale Maximum Body Fat %Female Maximum Body Fat %
17 – 20 Years Old20% Maximum30% Maximum
21 – 27 Years Old22% Maximum32% Maximum
28 – 39 Years Old24% Maximum34% Maximum
40 Years and Older26% Maximum36% Maximum

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the official US Army height and weight standards under AR 600-9?
Under Army Regulation 600-9 (Army Body Composition Program), soldiers are screened against an age- and gender-adjusted weight table based on height in inches. Soldiers whose scale weight is at or below the screening limit pass automatically. Minimum enlistment height is 58 inches (4'10") and maximum height is 80 inches (6'8").
What happens if a soldier exceeds the screening weight standard?
Exceeding the screening weight does NOT mean automatic failure. Soldiers who exceed the weight threshold are evaluated using the circumference tape test to determine actual body fat percentage. If their body fat percentage is within the allowable standard for their age group, they fully meet Army body composition compliance.
What is the new ACFT 540-point tape test exemption policy?
Under updated Army directive AD 2023-11, soldiers who score 540 or higher on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)—with at least 80 points in each of the 6 individual events—are completely exempt from the body composition tape test, even if they exceed screening table weight limits.
How does the Army tape test measure body fat percentage?
For male soldiers, tape measurements are taken at the neck (below larynx) and abdomen (at navel). For female soldiers, measurements are taken at the neck, waist (narrowest point), and hips (greatest protrusion). The difference between circumference measurements and height is plugged into the Department of Defense (DoD) circumference equations.
What is the maximum allowable body fat percentage by age?
For Males: Ages 17–20 (20%), Ages 21–27 (22%), Ages 28–39 (24%), Ages 40+ (26%). For Females: Ages 17–20 (30%), Ages 21–27 (32%), Ages 28–39 (34%), Ages 40+ (36%).
What is the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) enrollment process?
Soldiers who exceed both the screening weight and body fat standards are flagged with an adverse administrative action (Flag Code A) and enrolled in ABCP. They are required to meet with a registered dietitian, participate in monthly weigh-ins, and demonstrate safe monthly progress of 3 to 8 lbs or 1% body fat reduction until standard is achieved.
How often are active duty soldiers weighed and taped?
Active duty, Army Reserve, and National Guard soldiers are officially weighed and taped at least semi-annually (every 6 months), typically aligned with scheduled ACFT fitness assessments.

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