Mobile App (Home Screen Shortcut)
This site works like an app on mobile. Add it to your home screen for quick AR 600-9 checks.
What this means
We do not require you to download anything from the App Store or Google Play. Instead, you can save the Army Height & Weight Calculator to your home screen as a shortcut. It opens full screen and is perfect for quick checks before height and weight.
How to add on iPhone (Safari)
- Open armyheightandweightcalculator.com in Safari.
- Tap the Share button.
- Select Add to Home Screen.
- Tap Add.
How to add on Android (Chrome)
- Open armyheightandweightcalculator.com in Chrome.
- Tap the 3-dot menu.
- Select Add to Home screen (or Install app if shown).
- Confirm to add.
Best practice for accurate checks
- Use your current weight and measure waist at the navel for one-site tape estimates.
- Measure consistently (same time of day, same tape placement) to track trends.
- If you exceed screening weight, read the step-by-step guide: AR 600-9 one-site tape test.
Questions
See FAQ or contact us from the Contact page.
Why this shortcut helps
Many Soldiers only think about height and weight right before a unit assessment. Saving the calculator to your home screen makes it easier to run a quick monthly check, track your waist measurement trend, and avoid surprises during AR 600-9 screenings.
Who should use the mobile shortcut?
This shortcut is helpful for recruits preparing for a recruiter visit, Active Duty Soldiers checking compliance before a weigh-in, and National Guard or Reserve members who want a quick monthly self-check. It keeps the calculator one tap away, which makes regular tracking much more realistic than waiting until the week of an official assessment.