SubscribeArmy Weight Standards (Men)
The U.S. Army uses weight standards to ensure that service members remain physically fit for duty. Current Army standards for men appear in the table below. To find the maximum allowable weight for your height, find the row corresponding to your height (in inches) and the column corresponding to your age and read the result (in pounds).
| Height | Age 17-20 | Age 21-27 | Age 28-39 | Age 40+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 132 | 136 | 139 | 141 |
| 61 | 136 | 140 | 144 | 146 |
| 62 | 141 | 144 | 148 | 150 |
| 63 | 145 | 149 | 153 | 155 |
| 64 | 150 | 154 | 158 | 160 |
| 65 | 155 | 159 | 163 | 165 |
| 66 | 160 | 163 | 168 | 170 |
| 67 | 165 | 169 | 174 | 176 |
| 68 | 170 | 174 | 179 | 181 |
| 69 | 175 | 179 | 184 | 186 |
| 70 | 180 | 185 | 189 | 192 |
| 71 | 185 | 189 | 194 | 197 |
| 72 | 190 | 195 | 200 | 203 |
| 73 | 195 | 200 | 205 | 208 |
| 74 | 201 | 206 | 211 | 214 |
| 75 | 206 | 212 | 217 | 220 |
| 76 | 212 | 217 | 223 | 226 |
| 77 | 218 | 223 | 229 | 232 |
| 78 | 223 | 229 | 235 | 238 |
| 79 | 229 | 235 | 241 | 244 |
| 80 | 234 | 240 | 247 | 250 |
The Army recognizes that individuals with high muscle mass may be considered “overweight” by these standards, so an alternative Body Mass Index (BMI) standard is available for those situations.
In addition to the weight standards, soldiers also must pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
You may also be interested in viewing the Army weight standards for women.
June 8th, 2010 at 7:09 am
So I got a height and weight done today. First off my unit decided to tape me in ACU uniform. Saying that they would deduct two pounds for my pants since I removed my top, boots and personal items in my pockets. I’m thirty years old, standing 72 inches and weighing in at 242 with my ACU pants and belt on. They said my neck was 17 inches and my waist was 38.5. I’m aware that I’m allowed 24% percent and I registered at 21%. The SFC that was taping me told me that the Army standard states that men that are over the desired weight must register at 18%. I’m almost certain that I’ve got a counseling coming and have been reading threw the regulation yet can not find his reference.