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Army Body Fat Calculator (AR 600-9)
Calculate body fat percentage using the US Army tape test per AR 600-9, including the 2024 simplified female method and age-band standards.
HEALTHCalculate body fat percentage using the US Army tape test method per AR 600-9 (Army Body Composition Program). Includes 2024 simplified female method and current age-band maximum standards.
Male formula: 86.010 × log10(waist − neck) − 70.041 × log10(height) + 36.76. Female (2024 update): same single-site abdominal method, but with female-specific constants. Maximum allowed by AR 600-9 age band (2024 update): male 22-28%, female 30-36%. Exceeding the max triggers ABCP enrollment unless an ACFT 540+ exemption applies.
Disclaimer: Estimate only. Official tape tests must be performed by trained personnel per AR 600-9 procedure (three measurements averaged). Defer to your unit screener for official results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Army Body Fat Calculator (AR 600-9) for?
Calculate body fat percentage using the US Army tape test method per AR 600-9 (Army Body Composition Program). Includes 2024 simplified female method and current age-band maximum standards.
How do I use the Army Body Fat Calculator (AR 600-9)?
Male formula: 86.010 × log10(waist − neck) − 70.041 × log10(height) + 36.76. Female (2024 update): same single-site abdominal method, but with female-specific constants. Maximum allowed by AR 600-9 age band (2024 update): male 22-28%, female 30-36%. Exceeding the max triggers ABCP enrollment unless an ACFT 540+ exemption applies.
How accurate are my army body fat (ar 600-9) results?
Estimate only. Official tape tests must be performed by trained personnel per AR 600-9 procedure (three measurements averaged). Defer to your unit screener for official results.
Is the Army Body Fat Calculator (AR 600-9) free to use?
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