Free calculator
ACFT Calculator, Updated for the Army Fitness Test (AFT)
Written by the GymStreak coaching teamUpdated
Hex bar, heaviest weight for 3 reps
Correct reps in 2 minutes
The short answer
The ACFT no longer exists: on 1 June 2025 the Army replaced it with the Army Fitness Test (AFT), which drops the standing power throw and keeps five events: 3-rep max deadlift, hand-release push-up, sprint-drag-carry, plank and 2-mile run. Each is scored 0 to 100 from official tables by age and sex, for a maximum of 500. To pass the general standard you need at least 60 in every event (so 300+ in total); Soldiers in combat specialties need at least 60 per event and 350 in total on the sex-neutral scale.
01 / How it works
How the army fitness test (aft) calculator works
The Army Fitness Test became the Army’s physical fitness test of record on 1 June 2025, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The Army stopped running the ACFT after 31 May 2025. If you searched for an “ACFT calculator” or “army PT test calculator”, this is the test you now take, and this calculator uses its official scoring tables.
You take five events: the 3-repetition maximum deadlift on a 60-lb hex bar, hand-release push-ups for 2 minutes, the sprint-drag-carry (five 50 m shuttles: sprint, drag a 90-lb sled, lateral, carry two 40-lb kettlebells, sprint), the plank for as long as you can hold proper position, and a 2-mile run on a measured, generally flat course. Each event earns 0 to 100 points.
Points depend on your age group (10 groups, from 17–21 to 62 and over) and, for the general standard, your sex. The combat standard is sex-neutral: the tables print it in the same column as the male scores, headed “M | C”. So a woman in a combat specialty is scored on that column, and for men the points are the same under both standards; only the pass mark differs.
Enter your age, sex and five raw results. The calculator looks up each event in the official tables, adds up your points under both standards, flags any event below 60 and shows the raw score you would need for 60. It gives you the points for the best table row you meet or beat, which is how a score that falls between two rows is read here. It is not an official score: your graded scorecard is what counts.
02 / Formula
The AFT score formulas
AFT total score
Total = MDL + HRP + SDC + PLK + 2MR points Each event: 0 to 100 points (maximum total 500)
- MDL = 3-rep max deadlift (pounds)
- HRP = hand-release push-ups in 2 minutes (reps)
- SDC = sprint-drag-carry (time)
- PLK = plank (time held)
- 2MR = 2-mile run (time)
Points are read from the official score tables for your age group and sex, not from a formula. Heavier lifts, more reps and longer planks score more; faster sprint-drag-carry and run times score more.
Pass rules
General standard: every event ≥ 60 (so total ≥ 300) Combat standard: every event ≥ 60 and total ≥ 350
- General standard: performance-normed by sex and age; applies to Soldiers outside combat specialties
- Combat standard: sex-neutral and age-normed; applies to the 24 combat specialties
The combat standard applied from 1 January 2026 for the Regular Army and Reserve Component Soldiers on active duty for more than 60 days, and from 1 June 2026 for the rest of the Reserve Components.
03 / Worked example
Worked examples
A 24-year-old man
Deadlift 250 lb, 35 hand-release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry 2:10, plank 2:30, 2-mile run 17:00. Age group 22–26.
- 1Deadlift 250 lb → 81
- 2Push-ups 35 → 78
- 3Sprint-drag-carry 2:10 → 67
- 4Plank 2:30 → 80
- 52-mile run 17:00 → 81 (16:59 would be needed for 82)
- 6Total = 81 + 78 + 67 + 80 + 81 = 387
387 points. Every event is 60 or more and the total is over 350, so he passes both the general and the combat standard.
A 29-year-old woman: general and combat side by side
Deadlift 170 lb, 22 push-ups, sprint-drag-carry 2:50, plank 2:05, 2-mile run 19:30. Age group 27–31.
- 1General (female column): 86 + 78 + 66 + 73 + 81 = 384
- 2Combat (M | C column): 65 + 66 + 42 + 73 + 63 = 309
- 3Sprint-drag-carry on the combat scale: 2:50 → 42, below 60
- 4Combat needs 2:32 or faster in the SDC for 60 points at 27–31
384 on the general standard (pass); 309 on the combat standard (not yet). She would need at least 60 in the sprint-drag-carry and 41 more points overall to reach 350.
04 / Reference
AFT score charts and tables
| Event | What you do | What it tests |
|---|---|---|
| 3-rep max deadlift (MDL) | Deadlift the heaviest weight you can for 3 continuous reps on a 60-lb hex bar | Lower body, grip and core strength |
| Hand-release push-up (HRP) | As many correct hand-release push-ups as possible in 2 minutes | Upper body endurance |
| Sprint-drag-carry (SDC) | 5 × 50 m shuttles: sprint, drag a 90-lb sled, lateral, carry two 40-lb kettlebells, sprint | Strength, endurance and anaerobic power |
| Plank (PLK) | Hold a proper plank position for as long as possible | Core strength and endurance |
| 2-mile run (2MR) | Run 2 miles for time on a measured, generally flat course | Aerobic endurance |
| Standard | Who | Each event | Total | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | All other specialties | 60+ | 300+ | Sex and age |
| Combat | 24 combat specialties | 60+ | 350+ | Age only (sex-neutral) |
The combat specialties are 11A, 11B, 11C, 11Z, 12A, 12B, 12D, 13A, 13F, 18A, 180A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18F, 18Z, 19A, 19C, 19D, 19K, 19Z, 89D and 89E. Army Directive 2025-06 listed 21; Army Directive 2026-07 added 12D, 89D and 89E.
| Age | Deadlift (lb) | Push-ups | Sprint-drag-carry | Plank | 2-mile run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–21 | 150 | 15 | 2:28 | 1:30 | 19:57 |
| 22–26 | 150 | 14 | 2:31 | 1:25 | 19:45 |
| 27–31 | 150 | 14 | 2:32 | 1:20 | 19:45 |
| 32–36 | 140 | 13 | 2:36 | 1:15 | 20:44 |
| 37–41 | 140 | 12 | 2:41 | 1:10 | 20:44 |
| 42–46 | 140 | 11 | 2:45 | 1:10 | 22:04 |
| 47–51 | 140 | 11 | 2:53 | 1:10 | 22:04 |
| 52–56 | 140 | 10 | 3:00 | 1:10 | 22:50 |
| 57–61 | 140 | 10 | 3:12 | 1:10 | 23:36 |
| 62 and over | 140 | 10 | 3:16 | 1:10 | 23:36 |
Times are the slowest that still score 60 (sprint-drag-carry, run) or the shortest hold that scores 60 (plank).
| Age | Deadlift (lb) | Push-ups | Sprint-drag-carry | Plank | 2-mile run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–21 | 120 | 11 | 3:15 | 1:30 | 22:55 |
| 22–26 | 120 | 11 | 3:15 | 1:25 | 22:45 |
| 27–31 | 120 | 11 | 3:15 | 1:20 | 22:45 |
| 32–36 | 120 | 11 | 3:22 | 1:15 | 22:50 |
| 37–41 | 120 | 10 | 3:27 | 1:10 | 22:59 |
| 42–46 | 120 | 10 | 3:42 | 1:10 | 23:15 |
| 47–51 | 120 | 10 | 3:51 | 1:10 | 23:30 |
| 52–56 | 120 | 10 | 4:03 | 1:10 | 24:00 |
| 57–61 | 120 | 10 | 4:48 | 1:10 | 24:48 |
| 62 and over | 120 | 10 | 4:48 | 1:10 | 25:00 |
Women in combat specialties are scored on the M | C column in the table above.
| Age | Deadlift (lb) | Push-ups | Sprint-drag-carry | Plank | 2-mile run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17–21 | 340 / 220 | 58 / 53 | 1:29 / 1:55 | 3:40 / 3:40 | 13:22 / 16:00 |
| 22–26 | 350 / 230 | 61 / 50 | 1:30 / 1:55 | 3:35 / 3:35 | 13:25 / 15:30 |
| 27–31 | 350 / 240 | 62 / 48 | 1:30 / 1:55 | 3:30 / 3:30 | 13:25 / 15:30 |
| 32–36 | 350 / 230 | 60 / 47 | 1:33 / 1:59 | 3:25 / 3:25 | 13:42 / 15:48 |
| 37–41 | 350 / 220 | 59 / 43 | 1:36 / 2:02 | 3:20 / 3:20 | 13:42 / 15:51 |
| 42–46 | 350 / 210 | 57 / 40 | 1:40 / 2:09 | 3:20 / 3:20 | 14:05 / 16:00 |
| 47–51 | 340 / 200 | 55 / 38 | 1:45 / 2:11 | 3:20 / 3:20 | 14:30 / 16:30 |
| 52–56 | 330 / 190 | 51 / 36 | 1:52 / 2:18 | 3:20 / 3:20 | 15:09 / 16:59 |
| 57–61 | 250 / 170 | 46 / 24 | 1:58 / 2:26 | 3:20 / 3:20 | 15:28 / 17:18 |
| 62 and over | 230 / 170 | 43 / 24 | 2:09 / 2:26 | 3:20 / 3:20 | 15:28 / 17:18 |
The full tables list every point value from 100 down to 0 for each age group; the calculator uses all of them. Plank times are the same for men and women.
| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | Army Directive 2025-06 makes the AFT the fitness test of record |
| 15 May 2025 | AFT score tables approved |
| 1 Jun 2025 | AFT replaces the ACFT; the ACFT is no longer run after 31 May 2025 |
| 1 Oct 2025 | AFT used for all semi-centralized promotion actions |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Combat standard applies to the Regular Army and Soldiers on active duty for more than 60 days |
| Apr 2026 | Army Directive 2026-07: Combat Field Test added for combat specialties; 12D, 89D and 89E become combat specialties |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Combat standard applies to the rest of the Reserve Components |
| 7 Jul 2026 | AFT score no longer exempts Soldiers from the body composition standard (Army Directive 2026-13) |
05 / Training
How to raise your AFT score
Find your weakest events against the 60-point and 100-point tables above, then train them on purpose rather than just taking practice tests. Most people lift, run and hold a plank in the same week, so plan the week so the hard sessions do not clash.
- Deadlift: the event uses a hex bar, but the pattern is a deadlift. Build strength with the barbell deadlift and Romanian deadlift for 3 to 6 reps, adding weight gradually. Read deadlift vs Romanian deadlift and how to brace your core.
- Hand-release push-ups: practise push-ups with a full lockout two or three times a week, and add diamond or decline push-ups for strength. Timed 2-minute sets show you how to pace the event.
- Sprint-drag-carry: it rewards leg strength, grip and repeated sprints. Goblet squats, lunges and heavy kettlebell work such as kettlebell Romanian deadlifts help, plus short sprint intervals with full recovery.
- Plank: build up hold time with the plank and trunk work such as the dead bug, keeping a straight line from head to heels, which is what the grader checks.
- 2-mile run: most of your running should be easy, with one faster session a week. The treadmill works for controlled intervals. See HIIT vs steady-state cardio and how to minimise cardio and strength interference.
- Keep an eye on body composition too: the waist-to-height standard applies no matter how well you score. Check it with the Army body fat calculator.
06 / Limitations
Limitations and safety
Not an official score. The calculator applies the official AFT score tables (effective 1 June 2025) to the numbers you enter. Your graded result on the scorecard is what counts, and a rep or hold that the grader does not accept does not count.
A score that falls between two rows of the table is given the lower row’s points here (you must meet or beat the listed value). If your unit reads a result differently, their scoring is final.
The calculator does not cover the alternate aerobic events (2.5-mile walk, 12 km bike, 1 km swim, 5 km row), which are go/no-go for Soldiers on a profile, or the Combat Field Test, which is pass/fail on total time.
Army fitness policy has changed several times since 2025. This page reflects the tables and directives published on army.mil when it was last updated; check army.mil/aft for anything newer.
Test hard only when you are healthy. If you have an injury or a profile, follow your medical provider and chain of command.
This calculator gives an estimate for general fitness education. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. If you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are new to hard exercise, check with a doctor first.
07 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the ACFT still used?
No. The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced the Army Combat Fitness Test on 1 June 2025, and the Army stopped running the ACFT after 31 May 2025. This ACFT calculator now scores the AFT.
What is a passing AFT score?
Under the general standard you need at least 60 points in each of the five events, which means at least 300 in total. Soldiers in the 24 combat specialties must score at least 60 in each event and 350 in total on the sex-neutral combat scale.
How is the AFT scored?
Each event is scored from 0 to 100 using the official score tables, for a maximum of 500. The tables are split into 10 age groups; the general standard has separate male and female columns, and the combat standard uses the male column for everyone.
What is the difference between the ACFT and the AFT?
The AFT dropped the standing power throw, leaving five events, and introduced a sex-neutral combat standard (350 total, 60 per event) alongside the general standard. The Army said the throw was not promoting fitness and readiness well enough, carried an elevated risk of overuse injury and encouraged Soldiers to focus on technique rather than power.
How do I use this as an Army PT test calculator?
Enter your age, sex, deadlift weight, push-up reps and your sprint-drag-carry, plank and 2-mile run times. The calculator gives your points for each event, your total, and whether you meet the general and combat standards, plus the raw score you need for 60 in any event you are short on.
What is the minimum deadlift for the AFT?
For 60 points the tables list 150 lb for men aged 17–31 and 140 lb from age 32, and 120 lb for women at every age. The combat standard uses the men’s figures for everyone.
Does a high AFT score exempt me from the body fat or tape test?
No. The exemption for scores of 465 or higher was rescinded on 7 July 2026, when the Army made the waist-to-height ratio its only body composition standard. Check yours with the Army body fat calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Army. Army Fitness Test (AFT).
- U.S. Army. Army Fitness Test Score Tables. Approved 15 May 2025, effective 1 June 2025.
- Army Directive 2025-06 (Army Fitness Test). Secretary of the Army, 17 April 2025.
- Army Directive 2026-07 (Army Physical Fitness Standards). Secretary of the Army, April 2026.
- U.S. Army. Army establishes new fitness test of record to strengthen readiness and lethality. 21 April 2025.
- Escarne W. Army introduces new fitness test for 2025. U.S. Army, 14 May 2025.
- U.S. Army. Army Combat Fitness Test (now the Army Fitness Test).
- Army Directive 2026-13 (Army Body Composition Program and Standards). 1 July 2026.
Related tools
- Army Body Fat CalculatorCheck the Army’s current body composition standard: waist-to-height ratio under 0.55, which replaced the tape test in July 2026.
- One Rep Max CalculatorEstimate your 1RM from any set of 1–12 reps and get training loads for every percentage.
- VO2 Max CalculatorEstimate VO2 max from the Cooper 12-minute run, the Rockport 1-mile walk or your resting heart rate, with norms by age.
- Strength Level CalculatorStrength standards by body weight: see how your bench, squat, deadlift and overhead press compare with your body weight, and your next milestone.
- Heart Rate Zone CalculatorWork out your five training zones by age, with the Karvonen (heart rate reserve) or % of max method.
From the blog
Exercises to try
- Barbell DeadliftIntermediate compound barbell exercise for the hamstrings, also working the glutes, abs and calves.
- PushupsBeginner compound bodyweight exercise for the chest, also working the triceps and shoulders.
- PlankBeginner compound bodyweight exercise for the abs, also working the quadriceps.
- Goblet SquatsBeginner compound kettlebell exercise for the quadriceps, also working the glutes.
- Kettlebell Romanian DeadliftIntermediate compound kettlebell exercise for the lower back and glutes, also working the hamstrings.
- TreadmillBeginner cardio on the treadmill, for heart and lung fitness.
Train for the AFT with a plan
GymStreak builds a workout plan around your goal, training days and equipment, and logs every set in kg or lb so you can see your deadlift climb. Workouts sync with Apple Health and Health Connect, and hitting your weekly target keeps your streak alive.
