Use the current one-site abdomen/waist and weight method as an educational comparison, not an official assessment.
Calculate with the Army Body Fat Calculator
Enter the values below. Required fields are checked before results are shown.
Army Body Fat Calculator results
How to use the Army Body Fat Calculator
- Select the requested method and measurement system where available.
- Enter measurements using the units shown in each label.
- Select Calculate or press Enter.
- Review the method, source, assumptions, limitations, and visible safety note.
Worked example
An 180 lb male-equation input with a 35 in abdomen estimates about 21.1% by the 2023 one-site equation.
Understanding the result
Only authorised personnel using official procedures can conduct an official Army assessment.
Assumptions
- Army Directive 2023-11 one-site inputs are measured consistently.
Limitations
- Tape placement and tension materially affect results.
- This does not determine enlistment, retention, promotion, or official pass/fail status.
Sources and method references
- Army Directive 2023-11, Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program (2023). Published 9 June 2023; official assessment procedures and policy can change.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Army assessment?
The result is an educational estimate based on the selected method and entered assumptions. Individual measurements, needs, and outcomes vary.
Does CalculatorCheck store inputs from the Army Body Fat Calculator?
No. The calculation runs locally in your browser; entries are not saved, transmitted, or added to the page URL.
Is this medical or dietary advice?
No. It does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any condition.