Determine if you meet the U.S. Army height and weight screening standards.
Male
Female
17 – 20
21 – 27
28 – 39
40+
Note: 5 feet = 60 inches, 6 feet = 72 inches.
How the Army Height Weight Chart Works
The U.S. Army uses the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) to ensure all Soldiers are physically capable and maintain a professional military appearance. The first step in this process is the "Screening Weight." If a Soldier exceeds the maximum weight allowed for their height and age, they must undergo a body fat percentage assessment, commonly known as the "Tape Test."
Army Weight Standards by Age
The Army categorizes weight limits based on gender and age groups (17-20, 21-27, 28-39, and 40+). As Soldiers age, the maximum allowable weight slightly increases to account for physiological changes. However, the goal remains the same: ensuring readiness.
What Happens if You Exceed the Weight Limit?
Exceeding the weight on the chart does not automatically mean failure. It means you must be "taped." The tape test measures:
Males: Neck and waist circumference.
Females: Neck, waist, and hip circumference.
If your body fat percentage is within the regulatory limits for your age, you are still considered compliant with AR 600-9 standards.
Example Calculation
A 25-year-old male Soldier who is 70 inches tall (5'10") has a maximum screening weight of 180 lbs. If he weighs 185 lbs, he is 5 lbs over the limit and requires a tape test to determine body fat percentage. If his body fat is 22% or lower, he passes.
Height (Inches)
Male (Max Lbs) 21-27
Female (Max Lbs) 21-27
60″ (5'0″)
132
119
66″ (5'6″)
160
144
72″ (6'0″)
190
171
78″ (6'6″)
223
201
function calculateArmyStandard() {
var gender = document.getElementById("gender").value;
var age = document.getElementById("ageRange").value;
var height = parseInt(document.getElementById("heightInches").value);
var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weightLbs").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("army-result");
if (isNaN(height) || isNaN(weight) || height 80) {
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
resultDiv.className = "fail";
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter a valid height between 58 and 80 inches and a valid weight.";
return;
}
// Army Screening Weight Data (Approximate based on AR 600-9 Tables)
// Table structure: data[gender][height][ageGroupIndex]
// Age indices: 0: 17-20, 1: 21-27, 2: 28-39, 3: 40+
var maleLimits = {
58:[114, 116, 118, 120], 59:[118, 120, 122, 124], 60:[122, 125, 127, 129], 61:[127, 129, 131, 133],
62:[131, 133, 135, 137], 63:[135, 137, 139, 142], 64:[139, 142, 144, 146], 65:[144, 146, 148, 151],
66:[148, 151, 153, 156], 67:[153, 155, 158, 161], 68:[157, 160, 163, 166], 69:[162, 165, 168, 171],
70:[167, 170, 173, 176], 71:[172, 175, 178, 181], 72:[177, 180, 183, 186], 73:[182, 185, 188, 192],
74:[187, 190, 194, 197], 75:[192, 196, 199, 203], 76:[197, 201, 205, 208], 77:[203, 206, 210, 214],
78:[208, 212, 216, 220], 79:[213, 217, 221, 225], 80:[219, 223, 227, 231]
};
var femaleLimits = {
58:[102, 103, 105, 107], 59:[106, 107, 109, 111], 60:[109, 111, 113, 115], 61:[113, 115, 116, 119],
62:[117, 118, 120, 123], 63:[120, 122, 124, 127], 64:[124, 126, 128, 131], 65:[128, 130, 132, 135],
66:[132, 134, 136, 139], 67:[136, 138, 140, 144], 68:[140, 142, 145, 148], 69:[144, 147, 149, 153],
70:[149, 151, 154, 157], 71:[153, 155, 158, 162], 72:[157, 160, 163, 167], 73:[162, 164, 167, 171],
74:[166, 169, 172, 176], 75:[171, 174, 177, 181], 76:[175, 178, 182, 186], 77:[180, 183, 187, 191],
78:[185, 188, 192, 196], 79:[189, 193, 197, 201], 80:[194, 198, 202, 206]
};
var ageIdx = 0;
if (age == "17") ageIdx = 0;
else if (age == "21") ageIdx = 1;
else if (age == "28") ageIdx = 2;
else if (age == "40") ageIdx = 3;
var maxWeight = 0;
if (gender === "male") {
maxWeight = maleLimits[height][ageIdx];
} else {
maxWeight = femaleLimits[height][ageIdx];
}
resultDiv.style.display = "block";
if (weight <= maxWeight) {
resultDiv.className = "pass";
resultDiv.innerHTML = "PASS: Your weight of " + weight + " lbs is WITHIN the screening limit for your height and age (Max: " + maxWeight + " lbs).";
} else {
var over = weight – maxWeight;
resultDiv.className = "fail";
resultDiv.innerHTML = "REQUIRES TAPE: Your weight of " + weight + " lbs exceeds the screening limit of " + maxWeight + " lbs by " + over.toFixed(1) + " lbs. A body fat percentage assessment is required.";
}
}