How this calculation works
This page reproduces the historical ALARACT 032/2025 equation for archival use. It converts metric inputs to the equation’s original units and shows both the unrounded value and the nearest whole percent.
Men: −26.97 − 0.12 × pounds + 1.99 × inches. Women: −9.15 − 0.015 × pounds + 1.27 × inches.A worked example
The archived male equation gives 17.48% at 210 pounds and a 35-inch abdomen. The reported whole-percent result is 17%.
Good to know
The Army rescinded previous body-fat assessment methods under Army Directive 2026-13 and adopted waist-to-height screening. Use current Army guidance for official screening. Historical result reproduction also depends on the measurement and rounding procedure.
Reference: Historical Army ALARACT 032/2025, table B-5 (opens in a new tab) ↗
How the inputs affect the result
Use an archived measurement taken at the specified abdomen site when comparing old results. A waist measurement taken under another protocol can differ even at the same weight.
The published example gives 26.475% before whole-percent rounding.
Where the calculation applies
The Army rescinded previous body-fat assessment methods under Army Directive 2026-13 and adopted waist-to-height screening. Use current Army guidance for official screening. Historical result reproduction also depends on the measurement and rounding procedure.
For a related calculation, see the Waist to height ratio calculator.
Read more: Current US Army Body Composition Program (opens in a new tab) ↗
A few questions, answered
Which tool covers the current Army screening calculation?
The Waist to height ratio calculator supplies the underlying ratio. Consult the Army Body Composition Program for the current screening procedure and applicability.
What does the “Archived female example” setting illustrate?
The published example gives 26.475% before whole-percent rounding.