It's official -- the Army will now assess body fat using a tape measurement around the waist only. The service announced Monday it has simplified one of the key ways it judges soldier physical fitness ...

Troops must have a waist measurement close to or less than half their height or risk being placed in their service's remedial ...

The Army is planning to stick to how it currently measures body fat for soldiers after a massive research effort across the force found the so-called tape test accurate enough and alternative body ...

Soldiers who hit the weights a little too hard, or maybe over-indulged during the holidays leading to a bit of weight gain, can find themselves failing the U.S. Army’s height and weight standards.

This tape measure is distinct because of its bright yellow tape and bold markings on both sides of the blade, which we found to be very easy to read. Although the manufacturer says that this tape ...

Whether you’re measuring pieces for a home DIY project, working on a professional construction site or want to be sure a couch will fit in your living room, there’s no substitute for the best tape ...

You've no doubt encountered a number of measuring tools in your lifetime. Common tools used for measuring range from the ...