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Army Body Fat Calculator — Tape Test Standards

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    Treat this as a planning estimate

    Primary result: Body fat % = 5.0%. Re-run with optimistic and pessimistic inputs to understand the range—not just a single point.

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Terms & how it works

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  • Sex (0=F, 1=M)

    The “Sex (0=F, 1=M)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

  • Age (years)

    Length of the repayment schedule.

  • Height (in)

    The “Height (in)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

  • Weight (lbs)

    The “Weight (lbs)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

  • Neck (in)

    The “Neck (in)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

  • Waist (in)

    The “Waist (in)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

  • Hip (in, women)

    The “Hip (in, women)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.

Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.

Check body fat against approximate Army tape-test screening limits. Estimates only—not a diagnosis or prescription.

How this calculator works

Check body fat against approximate Army tape-test screening limits. Estimates only—not a diagnosis or prescription. Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums. Scenario: Age 24 male at 17% body fat is below a ~22% screening ceiling (unofficial).

Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.

Scenario: Age 24 male at 17% body fat is below a ~22% screening ceiling (unofficial).

When to use this Army Body Fat

Common use cases

  • Check body fat against approximate Army tape-test screening limits.
  • Sanity-check with this scenario: Age 24 male at 17% body fat is below a ~22% screening ceiling (unofficial).
  • The relationship is: Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.

Localized examples

  • Health, Fitness & Wellness: the example on this page uses the same formula as the widget.

What you get

  • Fields: Sex (0=F, 1=M), Age (years), Height (in), Weight (lbs)
  • Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.
  • Scenario on the page: Age 24 male at 17% body fat is below a ~22% screening ceiling (unofficial).

How to Calculate Army Body Fat

  1. 1Enter Sex (0=F, 1=M), Age (years), Height (in), then the remaining fields. Use the values you have, not a catalog average, unless that is all you know.
  2. 2Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.
  3. 3Scenario: Age 24 male at 17% body fat is below a ~22% screening ceiling (unofficial).
  4. 4If this number would change a drug, a diet, or a return-to-play call, take it to a clinician. The page never examined you.

Governing formula

Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.

Age 24 male at 17% body fat is below a ~22% screening ceiling (unofficial).

Age 24 male at 17% body fat is below a ~22% screening ceiling (unofficial).

Variable definitions

  • sex

    Sex (0=F, 1=M)

    The “Sex (0=F, 1=M)” field. Default 1; typical range 0–1.

  • ageYears

    Age (years)

    The “Age (years)” field. Default 24; typical range 17–50.

  • heightIn

    Height (in)

    The “Height (in)” field. Default 70; typical range 48–84.

  • weightLbs

    Weight (lbs)

    The “Weight (lbs)” field. Default 180; typical range 100–300.

  • neckIn

    Neck (in)

    The “Neck (in)” field. Default 16; typical range 10–25.

  • waistIn

    Waist (in)

    The “Waist (in)” field. Default 32; typical range 20–60.

  • hipIn

    Hip (in, women)

    The “Hip (in, women)” field. Default 0; typical range 0–60.

  • The formula (Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.) does not see labs, medications, sleep, or injury history. A clinician does.
  • Nothing here is uploaded for the calculation itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

Navy-method body fat estimate compared to age/sex Army maximums.

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Aisha K.

Mar 12, 2026

Clean layout and the results update instantly. Exactly what I needed for a quick planning check.

Daniel R.

Feb 28, 2026

Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.

Priya S.

Feb 3, 2026

The FAQ section answered my questions before I even had to search. Smooth dark mode too.

Marcus L.

Jan 19, 2026

Simple inputs, clear outputs. This replaced three bookmarks I used to juggle.

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