Army Height and Weight Measurements

The procedures for the measurements of height, weight, and specific body circumferences for the estimation of body fat are described in this appendix.

The Weight for Height Table is listed in Table B–1 followed by the Body Fat Standards in Table B–2.

Soldier’s Height

The height will be measured with the Soldier in stocking feet (without running shoes) and wearing the authorized physical fitness uniform (trunks and T-shirt).

The Soldier will stand on a flat surface with the head held horizontal, looking directly forward with the line of vision horizontal and the chin parallel to the floor. The body will be straight but not rigid, similar to the position of attention.

When measuring height to determine body fat percentage (see Figure B–1 or Figure B–2), the Soldier’s height is measured to the nearest half inch.

When measuring height to use the Weight for Height Screening Table (see Table B–1), the Soldier’s height is measured and then rounded to the nearest inch using the following guidelines:

(1)

If the height fraction is less than half an inch, round down to the nearest whole number in .

(2)

If the height fraction is half an inch or greater, round up to the next highest whole number in .

Soldier’s Weight

The weight will be measured with the Soldier in stocking feet and wearing the authorized physical fitness uniform (trunks and T-shirt); running shoes and jacket will not be worn.

Scales used for weight measurement will be calibrated annually for accuracy.

The measurement will be made on scales available in units and recorded to the nearest pound using the following guidelines:

(1)

If the weight fraction of the Soldier is less than one-half pound, round down to the nearest pound.

(2)

If the weight fraction of the Soldier is one half-pound or greater, round up to the next whole pound.

(3)

No weight will be deducted to account for clothing.

Scale Calibration Requirements

Scales used for weight measurement will be calibrated annually.

The word “calibrated” is intended to ensure the personnel weight scales used at the unit level for height and weight measurements have been verified for accuracy.

It is not intended to require that unit scales be calibrated by Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) personnel or Biomedical Technicians.

Accuracy of scales will be verified by unit personnel who perform the height and weight screening.

This may be verified by:

• Using the tare (zero) function, if available.
• Following the scale manufacturer’s instructions for ensuring accuracy.
• Using an object of fixed known weight.

Example of Verifying Scale Accuracy

(1)

Place an object of known, fixed weight on the scale.

(2)

Compare the reading on the scale to the known weight of the object.

(3)

If the scale reading differs from the known weight of the object and the scale has a calibration feature, adjust the scale until the reading matches the known weight of the object being weighed.

Once the reading matches the known weight, the scale is considered accurate for the purpose of this regulation.

(4)

If the reading differs from the known weight of the object being weighed and the scale does not have a calibration feature, the scale should not be used to determine Soldier compliance with this regulation.

(5)

Once accuracy of the scale has been verified, affix a label to the scale with the:

• Name
• Date
• Signature

of the individual verifying the accuracy of the scale.

The Unit Commander will also sign as a witness.

Mens Standards

The height and weight standards for male soldiers in the U.S. Army are as follows:

Height Standards

• The minimum height for male soldiers is 60 inches (5 feet).
• The maximum height is 80 inches (6 feet 8 inches).

Weight Standards

• Weight requirements vary based on the soldier’s height, age, and gender.
• For example, a 21-27-year-old male soldier who is 5 feet 9 inches tall should weigh between 136 and 179 pounds to meet the Army’s standards.
• Soldiers exceeding the maximum weight must undergo a body fat percentage test to determine if they are within acceptable body composition limits.

Weight for Height Chart

Height of Men	Minimum Weight	Maximum Weight (from 17 to 20)	Maximum Weight (from 21 to 27)	Maximum Weight (from 28 to 39)	Maximum Weight (over 40 years old)
58 inches	91 pounds	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
59 inches	94 pounds	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
60 inches	97 pounds	132 pounds	136 pounds	139 pounds	141 pounds
61 inches	100 pounds	136 pounds	140 pounds	144 pounds	146 pounds
62 inches	104 pounds	141 pounds	144 pounds	148 pounds	150 pounds
63 inches	107 pounds	145 pounds	149 pounds	153 pounds	155 pounds
64 inches	110 pounds	150 pounds	154 pounds	158 pounds	160 pounds
65 inches	114 pounds	155 pounds	159 pounds	163 pounds	165 pounds
66 inches	117 pounds	160 pounds	163 pounds	168 pounds	170 pounds
67 inches	121 pounds	165 pounds	169 pounds	174 pounds	176 pounds
68 inches	125 pounds	170 pounds	174 pounds	179 pounds	181 pounds
69 inches	128 pounds	175 pounds	179 pounds	184 pounds	186 pounds
70 inches	132 pounds	180 pounds	185 pounds	189 pounds	192 pounds
71 inches	136 pounds	185 pounds	189 pounds	194 pounds	197 pounds
72 inches	140 pounds	190 pounds	195 pounds	200 pounds	203 pounds
73 inches	144 pounds	195 pounds	200 pounds	205 pounds	208 pounds
74 inches	148 pounds	201 pounds	206 pounds	211 pounds	214 pounds
75 inches	152 pounds	206 pounds	212 pounds	217 pounds	220 pounds
76 inches	156 pounds	212 pounds	217 pounds	223 pounds	226 pounds
77 inches	160 pounds	218 pounds	223 pounds	229 pounds	232 pounds
78 inches	164 pounds	223 pounds	229 pounds	235 pounds	238 pounds
79 inches	168 pounds	229 pounds	235 pounds	241 pounds	244 pounds
80 inches	173 pounds	234 pounds	240 pounds	247 pounds	250 pounds

Female Standards

The height and weight standards for female soldiers in the U.S. Army are as follows:

Height Standards

• The minimum acceptable height for female soldiers is 58 inches (4 feet 10 inches).
• The maximum height is 80 inches (6 feet 8 inches).

Weight Standards

• Weight standards are determined by a combination of height, age, and gender.
• For instance, a 21-27-year-old female soldier 5 feet 4 inches tall should weigh 110 and 144 pounds to fall within the acceptable range.

Weight for Height Chart

Height of Women	Height of Women	Maximum Weight (from 17 to 20)	Maximum Weight (from 21 to 27)	Maximum Weight (from 28 to 39)	Maximum Weight (over 40 years old )
58 inches	91 pounds	119 pounds	121 pounds	122 pounds	124 pounds
59 inches	94 pounds	124 pounds	125 pounds	126 pounds	128 pounds
60 inches	97 pounds	128 pounds	129 pounds	131 pounds	133 pounds
61 inches	100 pounds	132 pounds	134 pounds	135 pounds	137 pounds
62 inches	104 pounds	136 pounds	138 pounds	140 pounds	142 pounds
63 inches	107 pounds	141 pounds	143 pounds	144 pounds	146 pounds
64 inches	110 pounds	145 pounds	147 pounds	149 pounds	151 pounds
65 inches	114 pounds	150 pounds	152 pounds	154 pounds	156 pounds
66 inches	117 pounds	155 pounds	156 pounds	158 pounds	161 pounds
67 inches	121 pounds	159 pounds	161 pounds	163 pounds	166 pounds
68 inches	125 pounds	164 pounds	166 pounds	168 pounds	171 pounds
69 inches	128 pounds	169 pounds	171 pounds	173 pounds	176 pounds
70 inches	132 pounds	174 pounds	176 pounds	178 pounds	181 pounds
71 inches	136 pounds	179 pounds	181 pounds	183 pounds	186 pounds
72 inches	140 pounds	184 pounds	186 pounds	188 pounds	191 pounds
73 inches	144 pounds	189 pounds	191 pounds	194 pounds	197 pounds
74 inches	148 pounds	194 pounds	197 pounds	199 pounds	202 pounds
75 inches	152 pounds	200 pounds	202 pounds	204 pounds	208 pounds
76 inches	156 pounds	205 pounds	207 pounds	210 pounds	213 pounds
77 inches	160 pounds	210 pounds	213 pounds	215 pounds	219 pounds
78 inches	164 pounds	216 pounds	218 pounds	221 pounds	225 pounds
79 inches	168 pounds	221 pounds	224 pounds	227 pounds	230 pounds
80 inches	173 pounds	227 pounds	230 pounds	233 pounds	236 pounds

Related Pages

• Army Height and Weight Standards
• Army Weight for Height Chart
• Army Body Fat Standards
• Army Tape Test
• Army Body Composition Program (ABCP)
• Army Body Fat Assessment
• DA Form 5500 (Body Fat Assessment Worksheet – Male)
• DA Form 5501 (Body Fat Assessment Worksheet – Female)
• Army Weigh-In Procedures
• Army Scale Calibration Requirements