US Army Enlistment Weight Requirements

Below is the Army’s weight minimum and maximum allowable for recruits to enlist. It is broken down by height and then further into age groups.

Height will be measured in stocking feet on a flat surface with the chin parallel to the floor. The body should be straight but not rigid, similar to the position of attention.

The measurement will be rounded to the nearest inch with the following guidelines: if the height fraction is less than a half-inch, round down. If the height fraction is a half-inch or greater, round up.

Weight will be measured and recorded to the nearest pound. Height and weight will be taken officially at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).

It is very important to be over your minimum or under your maximum. Not meeting either one probably will stop you from enlisting or, even worse, prevent you from going to basic training.

Men:

Women:

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