U.S. Navy
OPNAVINST 6110.1 / MyNavyHR Guide-4 (Body Composition Assessment) · Verified 2026-08-16
How the screen works
Two-step assessment. Step 1: Waist-to-Height Ratio — 0.5499 or lower passes with no tape test required. 0.5500 or higher proceeds to Step 2: a body-fat estimate from the circumference method (neck + waist; hips for women) or official PRIMS tables.
| Initial screen | Threshold | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) | must be < 0.55 | Below passes with no tape test; at or above → secondary body-fat evaluation |
Maximum allowable body-fat % (age / sex)
| Age group | Men (max %) | Women (max %) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–21 | 22% | 33% |
| 22–29 | 23% | 34% |
| 30–39 | 24% | 35% |
| 40+ | 26% | 36% |
Fill in your own measurements — the worksheet prints with the official thresholds above.
Your worksheet (Navy)
| Your metric | Value | Navy gate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist-to-Height Ratio | 0.486 | < 0.55 | PASS |
| Est. body-fat % (Navy method) | 17.5% | ≤ 23% | PASS |
Source & verification
- Primary: MyNavyHR Body Composition Assessment / OPNAVINST 6110.1
- Retrieved and verified: 2026-08-16. Standards change — confirm with the official regulation or your command.