Army Body Composition Program
Army Height & Weight Calculator 2026
Check your Army body composition status using the 2026 Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) standard.
Army WHtR calculator
Calculate Your Army Body Composition Status
Enter your waist and height precisely, then click Calculate WHtR. The calculator does not use the discontinued height-and-weight table.
Army waist-to-height ratio result
Calculation details
LESS THAN 0.550Use it in four steps
How the Army Height & Weight Calculator Works in 2026
The familiar search term now points to the current body composition method. Instead of comparing body weight with a height table, the calculator compares waist circumference with height.
Simple formula
What Is the Army Waist-to-Height Ratio Standard?
Waist-to-Height Ratio expresses waist circumference as a share of height. Use the same unit for both measurements.
The display is truncated to three decimals. The exact comparison remains strict: below 0.550 meets the standard; 0.550 or higher does not.
| Recorded WHtR | Boundary example | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000–0.549 | 0.549 | Meets Army standard |
| 0.550 or higher | 0.550 | Does not meet standard |
Current policy
Army Height & Weight Standards in 2026
The legacy height-and-weight screening tables were discontinued. WHtR is now the authorized body composition screening method, with a universal threshold below 0.550.
All Soldiers are screened at least twice per calendar year. An Army Fitness Test score does not create an exemption from the WHtR requirement.
Measurement technique
How to Measure Your Height and Waist
Consistent measurement matters. Follow current Army instructions and authorized personnel for official screening.
Policy transition
Army Body Composition: Previous vs. 2026 Standard
The previous methods are shown only for historical context. They are not presented as the current Army body composition screening standard.
Previously used methods
- Height and weight screening tables
- Circumference-based tape test
- Supplemental body-fat assessments
Waist-to-Height Ratio
- Waist divided by height
- Universal threshold below 0.550
- Sole authorized body composition screening method
AFT relationship
Does a Good AFT Score Exempt You From the Army Body Composition Standard?
Under the 2026 policy, an AFT score does not exempt a Soldier from meeting the WHtR standard. Body composition and fitness-test performance remain separate requirements.
Primary references
Official Army Sources
Use current Army publications, your unit, and authorized personnel as the source of truth for official measurements, exemptions, enrollment, and personnel actions.
Questions
Army Height & Weight Calculator FAQ
What is the Army Height & Weight standard for 2026?
The current screening standard is a waist-to-height ratio below 0.550. The old weight-by-height screening table is no longer the current ABCP method.
Did the Army eliminate the height and weight table?
Yes. Army Directive 2026-13 discontinued the traditional height-and-weight screening tables and adopted WHtR as the sole authorized body composition measure.
What WHtR do I need to pass the Army standard?
The recorded ratio must be below 0.550. A recorded 0.549 meets the standard; 0.550 does not.
How is Army WHtR calculated?
Divide waist circumference by height using the same unit for both values. The recorded result is truncated to three decimal places.
Where should I measure my waist?
Current Army guidance uses the navel, or belly button, as the waist landmark for the WHtR assessment.
Does a high AFT score exempt me from the body composition standard?
No. Army Directive 2026-13 states that no AFT score exempts a Soldier from meeting the WHtR standard.
How often are Soldiers screened for WHtR?
Current policy requires Soldiers to have WHtR measured at least twice per calendar year.
Is the old Army tape test still used?
The former circumference-based body-fat formula is no longer an authorized challenge method. A tape is still used to obtain the waist measurement needed for WHtR.