DA 5501 - Body Fat Content Worksheet (Female)

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BODY FAT CONTENT WORKSHEET (Female)


For use of this form, see AR 600-9; the proponent agency is DCS, G-1.

NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) RANK


NOTE:

HEIGHT (to nearest 0.50 inch) WEIGHT (to nearest pound) AGE ½"=.50

AVERAGE
STEP FIRST SECOND THIRD
(to nearest 0.50 in.)
1. Measure neck just below level of larynx (Adam's apple).
Round up to nearest 0.50 inch. Repeat three times,
then average to the nearest 0.50 inch.

2. Measure waist (abdomen) at the point of minimal


abdominal circumference. Round down to nearest
0.50 inch. Repeat three times, then average to the
nearest 0.50 inch.

3. Measure hips at point where the gluteus muscles


(buttocks) protrude backward the most. Round down
to nearest 0.50 inch. Repeat three times, then average
to the nearest 0.50 inch.
4. CALCULATIONS REMARKS
A. Enter average waist circumference

B. Enter average hip circumference

C. TOTAL (4A + 4B)

D. Enter average neck circumference

E. Enter circumference value


(4C - 4D)
F. Enter height in inches to the
nearest 0.50 inch.

G. Find the Soldier's circumference


value (line 4E) and height (line 4F) in
Figure B-2 (Percent Fat Estimation for
Women). Enter the body fat value that
intercepts with the circumference value
and height. This is the Soldier's
Percent Body Fat.

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY


Individual is in compliance with Army standards. Is not in compliance with the standards.
Recommended monthly weight loss is 3-8 lbs or 1% body fat.

PREPARED BY (Signature) RANK DATE(YYYYMMDD) APPROVED BY SUPERVISOR RANK DATE (YYYYMMDD)


(Printed Name and Signature)

DA FORM 5501, MAY 2013 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE. APD LC v1.00ES

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