Soldier Information
LBS
Enter weight between 50-500 lbs
IN
Enter circumference between 20-80 inches
Measurement Instructions
Measure abdomen at the level of the navel (belly button) parallel to the floor. Arms at sides, measurement taken at end of normal exhalation. Round down to nearest 0.5 inch. Take 3 measurements and average them.
Assessment Results
Body Fat Percentage
—%
Maximum Allowable Body Fat Standards
Age
17-20
21-27
28-39
40+
Male
20%
22%
24%
26%
Female
30%
32%
34%
36%
Formula Reference
Male: %BF = -26.97 – (0.12 × weight) + (1.99 × abdomen)
Female: %BF = -9.15 – (0.015 × weight) + (1.27 × abdomen)