🏆 Official DoD 2023 Standards

Army Body Fat Calculator 2023

Calculate your body fat percentage using the official Army Body Composition Program standards, updated June 12, 2023. Meet military fitness requirements with our accurate calculator.

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Army Body Fat Calculator

Based on Army Body Fat Assessment for the Army Body Composition Program, published on June 12, 2023

Note: Take the average of at least three measurements and round to the nearest pound or 0.5 inch for accuracy.

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🎯 ACFT Exemption

Soldiers who score 540+ on the record ACFT with minimum 80 points in each event are exempt from body-fat assessment.

Army Body Composition Program 2023

Updated standards based on comprehensive ACFT correlation studies to increase force readiness

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New Assessment Method

The 2023 update introduces a simplified one-site circumference-based tape method, requiring only abdominal circumference measurement at the belly button level and body weight.

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ACFT Integration

Data shows correlation between body fat percentage and ACFT scores. Soldiers scoring 540+ with 80+ in each event are exempt from body fat assessment.

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Supplemental Assessments

Soldiers who fail the tape method may request supplemental assessments including DXA, InBody 770, or Bod Pod if reasonably available.

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Force Readiness

Changes ensure all soldiers maintain necessary physical readiness levels to perform duties effectively across Regular Army, National Guard, and Reserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Army Body Composition Program 2023

What changed in the 2023 Army Body Fat Assessment?

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The June 2023 update simplified the assessment to a one-site circumference-based tape method, requiring only abdominal circumference at the belly button level and body weight. This replaced the previous multi-site measurement method.

Who is exempt from the body fat assessment?

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Soldiers who score 540 or higher on the record ACFT with a minimum of 80 points in each event are exempt from the body-fat assessment. This exemption recognizes the correlation between fitness performance and body composition.

What are the maximum body fat percentages?

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Maximum allowable body fat varies by age and gender: Males range from 20% (ages 17-20) to 26% (40+), while females range from 30% (ages 17-20) to 36% (40+). These standards apply to all Army components.

How should measurements be taken?

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Stand upright with arms at rest. Measure abdominal circumference at the belly button level. Take the average of at least three measurements and round to the nearest 0.5 inch. Body weight should be rounded to the nearest pound.

What happens if I fail the tape test?

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Soldiers who fail will be flagged but may request supplemental body fat assessments (DXA, InBody 770, or Bod Pod) if available. Those who don't request or fail supplemental assessments will be enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP).

Does this apply to all Army components?

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Yes, the provisions apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve. All components must follow the same standards and procedures.