Do You Meet the Army’s New Waist-to-Height Standard? Find Out With Our Calculator.

The Army just adopted a waist-to-height ratio standard. Grab a tape measure and use our calculator to see if you make the cut.

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Do You Meet the Army’s New Waist-to-Height Standard? Find Out With Our Calculator.

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The Army just adopted a waist-to-height ratio standard, following the Marine Corps’ lead earlier this year. Grab a tape measure and use our calculator to see where you land against the .55 cutoff.

By Military Times staff

 Jul 8, 2026, 04:53 PM

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