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Army Maximum Weight Calculator

Review height, weight, and body-composition screening information in one place.

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How to Use This Calculator

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How Army Maximum Weight Calculator turns inputs into an estimate

Enter only the values requested by this tool and keep units consistent.

Enter your sex, age, and height. The calculator instantly shows your maximum screening weight from the AR 600-9 table. Enter your current weight to see how much margin you have.

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Army Maximum Weight Calculator

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About the Army Maximum Weight Calculator

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What the Army Maximum Weight Calculator helps you understand

Repeat measurements under similar conditions for a more useful trend.

The Army Maximum Weight Calculator gives you a focused, single-purpose answer: what is the most you can weigh and still pass the initial height-weight screening? This is the number soldiers care about most before a weigh-in. Knowing this number helps with practical planning — should you schedule in the morning when weight tends to be lower? How much buffer do you have? For soldiers close to the limit, even a heavy meal the night before or post-exercise hydration can push them over by a pound or two.

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Army Maximum Weight Calculator FAQs

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What if I weigh exactly the maximum?+

Weighing exactly at the maximum means you pass — the standard is "at or below." However, being at exactly the limit means any daily fluctuation could push you over, so maintaining a few pounds of buffer is advisable.

Does the maximum include clothing weight?+

The AR 600-9 weights assume soldiers are weighed in the APFU or equivalent light clothing without shoes. The APFU typically weighs about 1 lb, which the tables account for.

Can I get a waiver for the maximum weight?+

There is no waiver for the screening weight itself. However, exceeding it only triggers a tape test — not automatic failure. Soldiers who pass the tape test are considered compliant.

When is the best time to weigh in?+

Morning weigh-ins before breakfast typically produce the lowest weight. AR 600-9 does not specify a required time, but early morning is generally favorable for soldiers near the limit.