ACFT Calculator

About the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

This ACFT calculator scores all six Army Combat Fitness Test events and shows your total, pass/fail status, and award tier. The ACFT replaced the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) as the Army's primary fitness assessment in 2022. It is designed to be a better predictor of soldier readiness for combat operations, testing strength, explosive power, muscular endurance, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and agility.

Unlike the APFT (which only tested push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run), the ACFT includes six events that require significantly more preparation and training. Scoring is based on age and sex, and minimum standards apply per event — meaning a soldier cannot "make up" a failed event with high scores elsewhere.

ACFT Event Descriptions and Standards

Each event is scored 0–100 points. A score of 60 is the minimum per event; below 60 results in failing that event (and the overall test, regardless of total score). Here are the key standards for a Male 22–26 age group:

• 3-Rep Max Deadlift: 100 pts = 340 lbs; minimum 60 pts = 200 lbs
• Standing Power Throw: 100 pts = 12.5 m; minimum 60 pts = 4.5 m
• Hand Release Push-Ups: 100 pts = 60 reps; minimum 60 pts = 10 reps
• Sprint-Drag-Carry: 100 pts = 1:33; minimum 60 pts = 3:00
• Plank: 100 pts = 3:40; minimum 60 pts = 2:09
• 2-Mile Run: 100 pts = 12:45; minimum 60 pts = 21:00

ACFT Award Tiers

Soldiers who meet the minimum passing score may also earn performance awards based on their total score. All 6 events must score at least 60 points to qualify for an award tier:

• Gold: Total score ≥ 540 (average 90+ per event)
• Silver: Total score ≥ 480 (average 80+ per event)
• Bronze: Total score ≥ 420 (average 70+ per event)
• Pass: Total score ≥ 360 with all events ≥ 60

Award tiers are used for recognition, promotion board consideration, and certain MOS qualification programs. Some special operations communities require Gold-tier performance.

Training to Improve Your ACFT Score

Each ACFT event targets specific physical capabilities. Effective training must address each:

• MDL (Deadlift): Strength training — compound lifts, progressive overload. Aim for 1.5–2× body weight for a solid score.
• SPT (Power Throw): Explosive power — plyometrics, medicine ball throws, Olympic lifting variations.
• HRP (Push-Ups): Muscular endurance — high-rep push-up variations, strict tempo, full range of motion.
• SDC (Sprint-Drag-Carry): Anaerobic conditioning — interval training, sled work, loaded carries.
• PLK (Plank): Core stability — progressive plank holds, anti-rotation exercises.
• 2MR (Run): Aerobic base — Zone 2 easy runs, tempo runs, interval training.

ACFT Scoring by Age and Sex

The ACFT uses age-bracketed and sex-differentiated performance tables. Standards generally increase for younger age groups and differ between males and females to reflect physiological differences. Key examples for the 2-Mile Run:

• Male 17–21: 100 pts = 13:30; minimum 60 pts = 21:00
• Male 32–36: 100 pts = 14:30; minimum 60 pts = 22:00
• Female 17–21: 100 pts = 15:48; minimum 60 pts = 23:00
• Female 32–36: 100 pts = 16:48; minimum 60 pts = 24:00

Deadlift and Power Throw standards also vary by age group but show less dramatic differences since strength and power are less age-sensitive than aerobic capacity. Enter your exact age group and sex in the calculator above to see your applicable standards.

ACFT vs. APFT — What Changed and Why It Matters

The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) — in use from 1980 to 2022 — assessed only three events: 2-minute push-ups, 2-minute sit-ups, and a 2-mile run. While effective for measuring baseline aerobic capacity and upper body endurance, it was criticized for not reflecting the physical demands of modern combat operations. Key differences with the ACFT:

• More events (6 vs. 3) — adding deadlift, power throw, sprint-drag-carry, and plank tests strength, explosive power, and anaerobic capacity not measured by the APFT
• Equipment required — ACFT requires a hex bar, medicine ball, and a lane with sleds and cones; APFT required only a flat surface and a stopwatch
• Higher injury rate during transition — some analyses found elevated injury rates as units first trained for ACFT events, particularly deadlifts performed with poor technique
• Gender and age standards — the APFT also had gender- and age-adjusted standards; the ACFT continues this approach while adding more nuanced adjustments by MOS category
• Minimum per-event passing — the ACFT requires 60 points on every event; a failing score on one event fails the entire test regardless of total score. The APFT used a similar structure with minimum scores per event.

Body Composition and the ACFT

Physical fitness and body composition are evaluated separately in the Army. While a high ACFT score is excellent, soldiers still must meet AR 600-9 body composition standards independently. Use the Army body fat calculator to check your body composition status. Similarly, if you're interested in USMC fitness standards, see the USMC PFT calculator.