Body measurements

Male marines must be within the. Marines who score 285 and higher on both the pft. Army body fat formula. For males the formula is body fat 86010 x log10abdomen neck 70041 x log10height 3676. For females the formula is body fat 163205 x log10waist hip neck 97684 x log10height 78387. See guidelines below for taking measurement enter the waist circumference either in inches or centimeters.

The maximum body fat percentages marines at each age group can have are listed below. Body composition program in the marine corps if a marines weight exceeds the regulation weight limits they will be measured for body fat. This calculator is used to calculate the body fat percentage based on usas marine corps formula. Enter the neck circumference either in inches or centimeters. A score of 250 or above allows an additional 1 of body fat per the guidelines. A woman in her late 30s will be allowed to have 28 percent body fat instead of the previous cut off of 27.

Marines who exceed the body fat allowance are enrolled in the body composition programonce known as the weight control program. Use the metric units tab if you are more comfortable with the international system of units si. Mco 61103 8 aug 08 mcbcmap procedural guidance 1. If marine exceeds weight on htwt tables height will be re measured and recorded to the nearest 12 inch for use in bf percentage estimation. It is not uncommon for marines to experience weight gain and increased body fat as a result of decreased physical activity. Hpd is announcing the release of a new height weight bcp worksheet.

Using marine body fat percentage calculator. The circumference method is body fat percentage formula developed by the us. To get the best results measure to the nearest 14 inch 05 cm. The formulas used for calculating the male and female percentages in the military body fat calculator are as follows. This worksheet will provide a standardized tool for commands to conduct height weight and bcp measurements with the most up to date guidelines implemented. Men 36 and older are permitted to have 20 percent body fat previously allowed only for men 40 and older.

Heres an example of where the new body fat requirements and age ranges will make a difference. Navy for using two and three tape measurements to estimate body fat percentage. The body fat calculator can be used to estimate your total body fat based on specific measurements. Marine corps order 61103a wch1 and admin change marine corps body composition and military appearance program.