Do I Pass the 2026 Body-Composition Screen?
Enter your height, weight, and waist (plus neck and hip for women) to see pass or fail against every branch's 2026 standard — the WHtR gate and the age/sex body-fat limit — in one screen. The flagship tool's verdict is instant and free.
Your measurements
U.S. customary units. Use a flexible tape, measured at the navel (waist) and just below the Adam’s apple (neck).
Pass / fail by branch
| Branch | WHtR | Est %BF | Max | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Army | 0.486 | 17.5% | 22% | PASS |
| Navy | 0.486 | 17.5% | 23% | PASS |
| Air Force | 0.486 | 17.5% | 26% | PASS |
| Marine Corps | 0.486 | 17.5% | 18% | PASS |
| Coast Guard | 0.486 | 17.5% | 22% | PASS |
| Space Force | 0.486 | 17.5% | 26% | PASS |
| Firefighter | 0.486 | 17.5% | n/a | NO STD |
| Police / LE | 0.486 | 17.5% | n/a | NO STD |
What this checker compares
The 2026 change replaced height-and-weight tables with a two-step screen. Step one is a ratio: waist circumference divided by height. Below 0.55 the joint-force screen is satisfied with no tape test, and at or above 0.55 the service proceeds to a secondary body-fat evaluation, which is where the age and sex tables apply. The Marine Corps sets its own line at 0.52, which is tighter than the DoD baseline, so a member who clears every other service can still be sent to a tape test by the Marine standard alone.
This is why the tool reports all branches at once instead of one verdict. The same body can pass five services and fail a sixth, and the useful output is not a single word but the identification of which standard is binding. Once you know that, the fix is specific: reduce the waist by the amount that closes the gap against the strictest applicable line, rather than aiming at a round number that carries no regulatory meaning.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I pass the military body-composition standard?
Enter height, weight, and waist, plus neck and hip where a circumference method applies. The tool compares your Waist-to-Height Ratio against the 0.55 joint-force gate and the 0.52 Marine line, then checks estimated body fat against each branch age and sex table and shows pass or fail for every service at once.
Is the result official?
No. It is a planning estimate built from the published regulations cited on the standards pages. The official assessment uses service-specific equipment, an approved measurement protocol, and trained evaluators, so a figure produced here is a guide to where you stand rather than a determination. Confirm with a recruiter, command, or agency before any official evaluation.