How Much Can You Weigh in the Air Force?

As you can see, the absolute tallest you can be in the Air Force is 80 inches, or 6′ 8″, and the shortest you can be is 4′ 10″. Consequentially, on the weight side you can be a maximum of 250 lbs., and a minimum of 91 lbs.

Can you join the Air Force overweight?

If you are overweight and want to join the military, you face some challenges. In order to recruit for the Armed Forces, the military has weight standards when checking a person's height and weight. You can't meet these requirements if your body fat percentage is above 32%.

Is there a weight limit for the military?

As of 2020, the height requirement is 58-78 inches (147-198 centimeters) for men and 58-72 inches (147-183 centimeters) for women. The maximum weight allowed varies by height, from 148 to 267 pounds (67 to 121 kilograms) for men and 120 to 184 pounds (54 to 83 kilograms) for women.