Measure waist
Use the waist circumference at the navel, in inches.
Policy update Effective July 7, 2026 · Reviewed July 12, 2026
2026 Army waist-to-height ratio calculator
The Army replaced height and weight tables with one ratio. Enter your waist and height in inches to calculate WHtR using the official three-decimal truncation rule.
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Calculate your WHtR
Your calculated WHtR —
Based on your entries
Unofficial estimate based on the measurements you entered. An official Army measurement and current unit guidance always control.
Calculation stays on this device. Anonymous analytics may count a completed calculation, but never includes your inputs, ratio, or threshold result.
What changed
Weight is no longer part of the calculation. The current standard is a waist-to-height ratio below 0.550.
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- No measurements sent
- Unofficial reference
Current standard < 0.550
The recorded WHtR is truncated to three decimal places. It is not rounded: 0.549 is below the threshold; 0.550 is not.
See the calculation method Need AFT scores? Open the five-event calculator →Method Two measurements, one ratio
Simple formula. Exact boundary.
The calculation is straightforward; the third decimal is not. This tool uses exact integer arithmetic so a true 0.550 cannot drift to 0.549 because of browser floating-point math.
Measure height
Enter height in inches. Weight, age and sex are not part of WHtR.
Truncate, never round
Divide waist by height, then disregard every digit after the third decimal.
38.49 ÷ 70 0.549 Below threshold
38.50 ÷ 70 0.550 At threshold
July 2026 Army policy change
The old screening path was replaced.
Army Directive 2026-13 makes WHtR the sole authorized Army Body Composition Program measurement standard. Legacy height and weight tables and supplemental tape-test challenges are discontinued.
- Frequency
- At least twice per calendar year
- Threshold
- Less than, not equal to, 0.55
- Confirmation
- Same duty day, different measurement team
- Review
- Initial 180-day Army assessment
Source control Verify the rule yourself
Official Army references
Policy language can change. These links are provided so you can confirm the current rule before relying on any independent calculator.
Controlling document Army Directive 2026-13 PDF · Official policy ↗ Calculation detail Army ABCP FAQ PDF · Truncation examples ↗ Public announcement Army Public Affairs Article · July 7, 2026 ↗
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FAQ Short answers, official boundaries
Questions about the new Army standard
What is the new Army height and weight standard in 2026?
The Army now uses waist-to-height ratio as the sole ABCP measurement standard. The older height and weight screening tables are discontinued.
Does the Army still use height and weight tables?
No. Army Directive 2026-13 discontinues those tables and the supplemental tape-test challenge for ABCP decisions.
How is Army WHtR calculated?
Divide waist circumference at the navel, in inches, by height in inches. Disregard every digit after the third decimal place instead of rounding.
Is the Army WHtR result rounded?
No. The official method truncates the result to three decimal places by disregarding all later digits. This calculator uses that same rule.
Where should I measure my waist?
Measure waist circumference at the navel, or belly button, in inches. An official Army assessment must follow the current measurement process.
Is 0.550 below the threshold?
No. The current standard is less than, but not equal to, 0.55. A recorded 0.549 is below the threshold; 0.550 is not.
What happens after an initial result of 0.550 or higher?
The official policy requires a confirmation measurement on the same duty day by a different team before administrative action is taken.
Is this an official Army calculator?
No. This is an independent reference tool. An official measurement and current guidance from your unit or commander control your Army status.