Army Body Fat Calculator
Based on the Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program (June 12, 2023): one-site abdominal circumference at the belly button plus weight. Average at least three tape readings and round to the nearest 0.5 inch and nearest pound before entering.
Official charts and worksheets: see implementing guidance (e.g. ALARACT 046/2023 PDF) and the Army ABCP site.
Measurements
Tape horizontal at belly button; average three measures.
Estimated body fat: ()
Maximum allowable for your age & gender:
Army directive examples round percent fat to the nearest whole percent for chart reporting. Soldiers who score 540+ on the record ACFT with ≥80 points in each event may be exempt from body-fat assessment—confirm current policy with your unit.
Maximum allowable % body fat (tape)
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 17–20 | 20% | 30% |
| 21–27 | 22% | 32% |
| 28–39 | 24% | 34% |
| 40 and over | 26% | 36% |