Army Body Fat Calculator
The ACFT Body Fat Calculator is a tool that helps to determine if a soldier or applicant meets the U.S. Army's body composition standards or not. This tool is updated under Army Directive 2023-11. The ACFT height and weight calculator is based on a circumference based tape method and is aligned with the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) to ensure physical readiness across the force.
Army Body Fat Standards (2025)
| Age | Male Max % | Female Max % |
|---|---|---|
| 17–20 | 20% | 30% |
| 21–27 | 22% | 32% |
| 28–39 | 24% | 34% |
| 40 and over | 26% | 36% |
Measurement Guidelines
Following are the guidelines to calculate body fat, using the U.S. Army methods for ACFT:
- Weight (wt) – Use a calibrated scale to calculate your exact weight.
- Height (ht) – Measure your height in feet, without shoes.
- Waist – Measure the circumference of your waist at the belly button.
- Neck – Measure the circumference of your neck just below the Adam’s apple.
Formulas used for calculation
The Army Body Fat test is conducted on the base of following formulas:
For Men: 86.01 x log10(waist - neck) - 70.041 x log10(height) + 36.76
For Women: 163.205 x log10(waist + hip - neck) - 97.684 x log10(height) - 78.387
Tips for Reducing Body Fat
If you don’t meet the standards, follow the given tips for reducing your body fat;
- Adjust your caloric intake.
- Improve your protein, carbs and fat balance.
- Start regular exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources:
- Army Directive 2023-11
- Army Regulation 600-9
- Army Regulation 40-501
- U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (2023)