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Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Calculator
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is the current standard for assessing a Soldier's physical readiness. However, big changes are coming: by June 2025, the Army will begin the transition to the 5-event Army Fitness Test (AFT), which streamlines testing by removing the Standing Power Throw. Our tool is designed to help you calculate your current score while preparing you for these upcoming 2025 AFT standards.
This guide provides the most up-to-date ACFT standards 2025, training strategies for each event, and a breakdown of how your Army Combat Fitness Test score impacts your career and promotion points.
How to Use the ACFT Score Calculator
To get an accurate score, start by selecting your gender and age bracket. If you have a permanent medical profile that prevents you from running, you should instead use our ACFT Alternate Events Calculator to determine your passing status for the 5,000m Row, 12,000m Bike, or 1,000m Swim. Once you've selected your event, simply enter your raw data into the fields below to see your total points and passing status according to DA Form 705-TEST.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Define Your Profile:
Start by selecting your gender and age group. Since the ACFT uses age-and-gender-normed scoring scales, this ensures the calculator applies the correct DA Form 705 benchmarks.
Input Your Performance:
Use the interactive sliders or manually enter your raw data for all six events:
- MDL: Total weight in pounds.
- SPT: Distance in meters (to the nearest 0.1m).
- HRP: Number of successfully completed repetitions.
- SDC: Your total time in minutes and seconds.
- PLK: Total hold time in minutes and seconds.
- 2MR: Your timed run results.
Instant Score Generation:
Once the data is entered, our ACFT grader algorithm processes your raw scores against the official scoring tables.
Understanding Your Results
Your final score isn't just a number—it's a reflection of your ability to perform your specific duties. In the US Army, every job is assigned a color-coded physical demand category. You can check our comprehensive list of ACFT standards by MOS to see if your score meets the "Heavy" (Black), "Significant" (Grey), or "Moderate" (Gold) requirements for your specialty. Meeting these standards is essential for maintaining your Military Occupational Specialty and remaining competitive for promotion points.
Individual Event Points
See exactly how many points (0–100) you earned per event to identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Total ACFT Score
Your cumulative score (0–600).
Official Pass/Fail Status
A clear indicator if you met the minimum passing score of 360 points (with at least 60 points in every event).
MOS Alignment
Check if your score meets the "Heavy," "Significant," or "Moderate" physical demands required for your specific Military Occupational Specialty.
Performance Tier Analysis:
Understanding the ACFT 3.0 Framework (2025 Updates)
The ACFT has undergone several iterations. As of 2025, the test is standardized with age and gender-neutral scoring no longer being the primary metric for individual fitness, but rather age-and-gender-normed scales that ensure a fair assessment of a soldier's ability.
The MOS Category System
Your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) dictates the physical demand category you must fall into. While the "passing" score is 60 in each event, certain high-demand roles (Combat Arms) require higher thresholds to be considered mission-ready.
Gold (Moderate)
Support roles.
Grey (Significant)
Combat support.
Black (Heavy)
Infantry, Armor, and Special Operations.
The Six ACFT Test Events
To maximize your ACFT points calculator results, you must master the mechanics of each event. Here is a breakdown of the test events and how to improve your performance data.
I. 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
The Purpose:
To measure muscular strength and the ability to lift heavy loads (like casualties or equipment) from the ground.
Technical Standards:
You must use a hex bar. The lift must be continuous. Dropping the weights or failing to maintain a neutral spine results in a "no-rep."
Training Tip:
Don't just deadlift. Incorporate body weight squats and kettlebell swings to build the posterior chain. If you are struggling with the minimum score, focus on grip strength.
II. Standing Power Throw (SPT)
The Purpose:
Measures explosive power and reaction time.
Technical Standards:
You throw a 10lb medicine ball backward over your head. You have two attempts. Stepping on or over the line is a foul.
The Secret to 100 Points:
The power comes from the hips, not the arms. Think of it as a "hinge and pop." Release the ball when your arms reach a 45-degree angle relative to your head.
III. Hand-Release Push-Ups (HRP)
The Purpose:
Evaluates upper body muscular endurance.
Technical Standards:
This is an "arm-extension" push-up. At the bottom of the movement, you must fully extend your arms into a "T" position before pushing back up.
Common Mistakes:
"Snaking" the body (not keeping the core tight) will get your reps disqualified by an ACFT grader.
IV. Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
The Purpose:
The most "combat-relevant" event. It tests agility, lateral movement, and anaerobic capacity.
The Layout:
5 x 50-meter shuttles: Sprint, 90lb Sled Drag, Lateral, 2 x 40lb Kettlebell Carry, and Sprint.
Pro Strategy:
The "Drag" is usually where soldiers lose the most time. Keep your center of gravity low and drive through your heels. This event is the "heart rate spike" that often ruins the next two events.
V. The Plank (PLK)
The Purpose:
Replaced the leg tuck to provide a more accurate assessment of core stability and to reduce the risk of injury.
Technical Standards:
Forearms on the ground, feet no more than 12 inches apart, and a straight line from head to heels.
Training Tip:
Core "bracing" is different than "hollowing." Learn to breathe while keeping your abs under tension to survive the 3:40+ mark.
VI. 2-Mile Run (2MR)
The Purpose:
Aerobic endurance.
The Challenge:
Running after the SDC and Plank means your legs are heavy with lactic acid.
Interval Training:
To drop your run time, don't just do long-distance runs. Use 400m and 800m repeats to build the VO2 max needed to recover quickly after the SDC.
ACFT Grading Scale
📋 How to Use These Tables
Step 1: Find Your Age Group
Look for your age range in the column headers of each table
Step 2: Check Point Requirements
100 pts = Maximum Score | 60 pts = Minimum Passing
MDL – 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (lbs)
Female
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 210 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 210 | 210 | 190 | 190 | 170 | 170 |
| 60 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
Male
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 330 | 290 | 250 | 230 |
| 60 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
SPT – Standing Power Throw (meters)
Female
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 60 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Male
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 12.6 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 | 9.9 | 9.0 |
| 60 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 6.0 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 4.9 |
HRP – Hand Release Push-Ups (reps)
Female
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 53 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 41 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 24 | 24 |
| 60 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Male
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 57 | 61 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 55 | 51 | 46 | 43 |
| 60 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
SDC – Sprint Drag Carry (m:ss)
Female
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 1:55 | 1:55 | 1:55 | 1:59 | 2:02 | 2:09 | 2:11 | 2:18 | 2:26 | 2:26 |
| 60 | 3:15 | 3:15 | 3:15 | 3:22 | 3:27 | 3:42 | 3:51 | 4:03 | 4:48 | 4:48 |
Male
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 1:29 | 1:30 | 1:30 | 1:33 | 1:36 | 1:40 | 1:45 | 1:52 | 1:58 | 2:09 |
| 60 | 2:28 | 2:31 | 2:32 | 2:36 | 2:41 | 2:45 | 2:53 | 3:00 | 3:12 | 3:16 |
PLK – Plank (m:ss)
Female
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 3:40 | 3:35 | 3:30 | 3:25 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 |
| 60 | 1:30 | 1:25 | 1:20 | 1:15 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 |
Male
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 3:40 | 3:35 | 3:30 | 3:25 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 | 3:20 |
| 60 | 1:30 | 1:25 | 1:20 | 1:15 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 | 1:10 |
2MR – Two Mile Run (m:ss)
Female
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 15:29 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:18 | 15:30 | 15:49 | 15:58 | 16:29 | 17:18 | 17:18 |
| 60 | 23:22 | 23:15 | 23:13 | 23:19 | 23:23 | 23:42 | 24:00 | 24:24 | 24:48 | 25:00 |
Male
| Points | 17–21 | 22–26 | 27–31 | 32–36 | 37–41 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 | 57–61 | 62+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 13:22 | 13:27 | 13:31 | 13:42 | 13:58 | 14:05 | 14:30 | 15:09 | 15:28 | 15:28 |
| 60 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 22:11 | 22:32 | 22:55 | 23:20 | 23:36 | 23:36 |
Note: This comprehensive grading scale shows the official Army standards for 100 points (maximum) and 60 points (minimum passing) for each event across all age groups. Individual scores between these values are calculated proportionally. Always refer to the latest Army regulations for official standards and updates.
Alternate Events & Profiles
Soldiers with permanent medical profiles are not exempt from the Army Physical Fitness Test standards; they simply move to alternate events.
5,000-Meter Row
A full-body endurance test.
12,000-Meter Stationary Bike
Focused on lower-body endurance.
1,000-Meter Swim
For those with impact-related profiles.
2.5-Mile Walk
The standard mile walk (adjusted for distance) for aerobic assessment.
Why Your ACFT Score Matters for Promotion
In the current US Army promotion system, your ACFT points are a direct "plug-in" for your Administrative Points.
E-5/E-6 Promotions
A score of 580 vs. 540 can be the difference between making the list or waiting another year.
Professionalism
High scores are often required for elite schools like Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger School.
Physical Readiness
Beyond points, the ACFT ensures you have the physical readiness to survive a high-intensity environment.
Training Program: A 4-Week ACFT Prep Strategy
If you want to move from a minimum passing score to an "Outstanding" rating, your fitness regime must be specific.
📹 Training Resource
Before starting your training program, watch this comprehensive overview:
Basic Combat Training Overview - ACFT Preparation GuideWeek 1: Foundation
Week 2: Explosiveness
Week 3: Simulation
Week 4: Deload & Test
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a "good" ACFT score?
While 360 is passing, a good ACFT score is generally considered 540 or higher (averaging 90 points per event). This puts you in the top tier of your peer group and is excellent for promotion points.
Is the Leg Tuck gone forever?
Yes. As of 2022, the leg tuck was officially removed and replaced by the Plank event. This change was made to ensure a more standardized assessment that doesn't favor specific body types.
Can I use my own equipment?
No. The test must be conducted using authorized Army-issued equipment, including the hex bar, 10lb medicine ball, and weighted sled, under the supervision of a certified ACFT grader.
How do I calculate my score manually?
You can use the DA Form 705-TEST scoring tables, but it is much faster to use an ACFT calculator like ours, which handles the age and gender adjustments automatically.
What happens if I fail one event?
If you fail a single event (score below 60), you fail the entire ACFT test. You will be flagged according to Army regulations until a passing score is achieved on a re-test.
Final Thoughts on Physical Readiness
The Army Combat Fitness Test is a rigorous but fair assessment of a soldier's ability. By focusing on proper form, consistent training, and using an accurate ACFT score calculator, you can ensure that you are always mission-ready.
Need more help?
- • Download the DA Form 705-TEST PDF.
- • Check out our Fat Calculator to ensure you meet Height/Weight standards.
- • Review the latest ACFT training videos from the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT).
About Marcus D. Rodriguez
Marcus is a former Army NCO and certified fitness specialist with over 8 years of experience in military physical readiness training. His expertise in ACFT preparation and Army fitness standards has helped thousands of soldiers achieve their fitness goals and career advancement. Marcus combines practical military experience with evidence-based training methodologies to provide accurate, actionable fitness guidance for today's Army.