NOTE: The height will be measured in stocking feet (without shoes), standing 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 1/2 in, round down to the nearest whole number in inches; if the height fraction is 1/2 in or greater, round up to the next highest whole number in inches.

The weight should be measured and recorded to the nearest pound within the following guidelines: if the weight fraction is less than 1/2 lb, round down to the nearest pound; if the weight fraction is 1/2 lb or greater, round up to the next highest pound.

All measurements will be in a standard physical training uniform (gym shorts and T-shirt, without shoes). If the circumstances preclude weighing soldiers during the physical fitness test (PFT), they should be weighed within 30 days of the PFT.

* Weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters.

SOURCE: Adapted from Army Regulation 600-9 (1986).