About & methodology
VivMetric is an independent, citation-linked reference for U.S. military and first-responder body-composition and fitness standards. We exist because the official tables are scattered across service regulations, frequently revised, and hard to compare side by side.
What we are — and are not
We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Department of Defense, any military branch, or any federal, state, or local agency. We do not administer tests, give medical advice, or make recruiting or hiring determinations. Every number on this site is a summary of public regulation, provided for planning and education.
How we source and verify
- Figures are drawn from primary service regulations (e.g., AR 600-9, DAFMAN 36-2905, OPNAVINST 6110.1, MCO 6110.3, COMDTINST M1020.8) and DoD Instruction 1308.03.
- Each branch page links to its primary source and shows the date we retrieved and verified the data (2026-08-16).
- Where a service is mid-transition (the 2026 shift from height-and-weight tables to a Waist-to-Height Ratio screen), we state the transition and tell you to confirm the current implementation with your command.
- Calculators use exact, publicly documented formulas (e.g., the U.S. Navy circumference method) and clearly label estimates versus official assessments.
Editorial standards
We never fabricate a standard, a pass/fail line, or a citation. Where no federal standard exists — as with firefighters and law enforcement body composition — we say so explicitly rather than inventing a number. We keep the site North-American English, ad-light, and free to use.