Army Height and Weight Calculator

Use this free calculator to assess if your height and weight meet the army standards. The army height and weight calculator uses the official body composition standards to determine if someone meets the army's minimum fitness requirements.

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Army Height and Weight Standards Overview

Army height and weight standards are a series of measurements and maximum allowed weights for soldiers of different ages and heights. If your weight exceeds the listed value, it means that you have to take the body fat test (body fat percentage) in order to meet the army's height and weight standards.

Those requirements were developed in order to assure that all soldiers are physically fit and can perform their duties. Having excessive body fat decreases the soldiers' physical capabilities, increases the risk of injuries, and negatively impacts their health.

How to Use the Army Weight Calculator

Using our calculator is simple - just input your details and let the calculator do the work. Here's a short step-by-step guide:

Indicate your gender: Male or Female.
Input your age: Age defines the standards you will be compared against.
Enter your height: Choose inches (in) or centimeters (cm) and type your height.
Enter your weight: Choose pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg) and type your weight.
Press the "Calculate Army Standards" button and receive your results

💡 Pro Tip: Even if your weight exceeds the maximum value for your height, you can still meet the army height and weight standards, if your body fat percentage falls within the normal range. Use our Army Body Fat Calculator to calculate your body fat percentage.

Army Height and Weight Standards (Approximate)

Below are the approximate maximum weights for corresponding height for men and women. Note that these are approximate and the actual standards the army uses might have changed, so make sure to double-check the official documentation.

Army Weight Standards for Men

Height (inches)	Max Weight (lbs) Age 17-20	Max Weight (lbs) Age 21-27	Max Weight (lbs) Age 28-39	Max Weight (lbs) Age 40+
60" (5'0")	120	125	130	135
62" (5'2")	128	133	138	143
64" (5'4")	136	141	146	151
66" (5'6")	144	149	154	159
68" (5'8")	152	157	162	167
70" (5'10")	160	165	170	175
72" (6'0")	168	173	178	183
74" (6'2")	176	181	186	191

Army Weight Standards for Women

Height (inches)	Max Weight (lbs) Age 17-20	Max Weight (lbs) Age 21-27	Max Weight (lbs) Age 28-39	Max Weight (lbs) Age 40+
60" (5'0")	120	125	130	135
62" (5'2")	128	133	138	143
64" (5'4")	136	141	146	151
66" (5'6")	144	149	154	159
68" (5'8")	152	157	162	167
70" (5'10")	160	165	170	175
72" (6'0")	168	173	178	183
74" (6'2")	176	181	186	191

Note: These are approximate values for demonstration purposes only. Make sure to double-check the official army standards here.

What Happens If You Exceed the Army Standards?

Depending on your weight and height, you might have to take the body fat test in order to bring your body fat percentage within the normal range for your age and gender. The body fat percentage test is most commonly done using the Army Body Fat Calculator (using the circumference method).

If your body fat percentage was found to be within the normal range, you'll most likely be found compliant with the army height and weight standards, even if your weight was above the standard for your height.

However, if your body fat percentage exceeds the standard, you might have to enter the remedial fitness program, in order to reduce your body fat and build muscle. This is necessary, because being overweight or obese is detrimental to one's health and decreases the physical performance of the soldiers.

In order to successfully complete the army remedial fitness program, you'll need to actively lose body fat and gain muscle. To do that, you can use some of our army fitness and nutrition calculators, such as the Bench Press Calculator, Calorie Calculator and FFMI Calculator.

FAQs About Army Height and Weight Calculator

What are the army height and weight standards?

Army height and weight standards depend on age and gender. These standards were developed in order to assure that soldiers maintain a healthy body composition.

What happens if you fail army height and weight standards?

Depending on the situation, you might have to take the body fat percentage test (using the army body fat calculator) in order to get into the acceptable range.

How accurate is the army height and weight calculator?

The calculator is very accurate, as it uses the official body composition standards. However, it is possible that some of the values might have changed, so make sure to double-check the official documentation.

Can I use this calculator for other military branches?

This calculator was made specifically for the army soldiers. Other branches of the military have slightly different standards.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for informational purposes only. Make sure to double-check the official army height and weight standards here.