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ACFT Calculator

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Score all 6 ACFT events - deadlift, power throw, push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and 2-mile run - against official Army Combat Fitness Test standards.

🇺🇸This tool is specific to United States
Sex
Age Group
3-Rep Max Deadlift (lbs)
Standing Power Throw (m)
Hand-Release Push-ups (2 min) (reps)
Sprint-Drag-Carry (sec)
Plank Hold (sec)
2-Mile Run (sec)

Total ACFT Score

0 / 600

FAIL — one or more events < 60
Deadlift0 pts
Power Throw0 pts
Push-ups0 pts
Sprint-Drag-Carry0 pts
Plank0 pts
2-Mile Run0 pts

Approximation notice: Scores are calculated from a close mathematical approximation of the official Army ACFT scoring tables, not the exact published lookup values. Use your official DA scorecard for record and promotion purposes.

What is a ACFT?

An ACFT Calculator scores all six events of the U.S. Army Combat Fitness Test — the 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Standing Power Throw, Hand-Release Push-ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and 2-Mile Run — against age- and sex-normalized performance standards, the same structure used on the official Army scorecard. Each event is worth 0 to 100 points, for a maximum combined score of 600.

The ACFT replaced the older Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with a broader battery of events designed to better reflect combat-relevant physical demands: strength (deadlift), explosive power (power throw), muscular endurance (push-ups and plank), and combined speed/agility/load-carriage (sprint-drag-carry) alongside traditional cardiovascular endurance (2-mile run). Soldiers must score at least 60 points on every individual event to pass — a high total score cannot offset failing a single event.

This calculator applies a documented mathematical approximation of the Army's official scoring tables, since the real tables are extensive age/sex-banded lookup charts spanning eight age brackets. It closely follows the shape and difficulty of the published standards to give a realistic estimate, but soldiers should always confirm results against their official DA scorecard.

How to use this ACFT calculator

  1. Select your Sex (Male or Female) — scoring standards differ by sex.
  2. Select your Age Group from the eight Army age brackets.
  3. Enter your 3-Rep Max Deadlift in pounds.
  4. Enter your Standing Power Throw distance in meters.
  5. Enter your Hand-Release Push-up count for the 2-minute event.
  6. Enter your Sprint-Drag-Carry time in seconds.
  7. Enter your Plank Hold time in seconds.
  8. Enter your 2-Mile Run time in seconds.
  9. Review the Total ACFT Score and each individual event score, checking that all six clear the 60-point passing threshold.

Formula & Methodology

Scoring approach: Each event is scored on a piecewise-linear approximation between three reference points — the minimum 0-point standard, the 60-point (passing) standard, and the 100-point (maximum) standard — derived from published Army performance benchmarks for a representative age/sex band, then adjusted slightly by age group. For "higher is better" events (deadlift, power throw, push-ups, plank), more output yields a higher score; for "lower is better" timed events (sprint-drag-carry, run), a faster time yields a higher score.

Worked example:

A 24-year-old male soldier deadlifts 220 lbs, throws 8m, does 40 push-ups, completes the sprint-drag-carry in 140 seconds, planks for 120 seconds, and runs 2 miles in 15:30 (930 seconds).

1. Each event score is interpolated against that event's age/sex-adjusted 0/60/100-point benchmarks.
2. Scores are summed across all six events for the Total ACFT Score out of 600.
3. If every individual event scores 60 or above, the overall result is a PASS.

Assumptions and limitations:

- Uses an approximation of the official Army ACFT scoring tables, not the verbatim published lookup values — treat results as a close estimate for training purposes.
- Age adjustment applies a uniform easing factor per age band rather than the exact per-event age curve used in the official tables.
- Always confirm final scores against your official DA scorecard for record, promotion point, or school eligibility purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Army Combat Fitness Test consists of six events: the 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL), Standing Power Throw (SPT), Hand-Release Push-ups (HRP), Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC), Plank (PLK), and a 2-Mile Run (2MR). Each event is scored from 0 to 100 points, with a maximum possible total score of 600 points across all six events.
Soldiers must score at least 60 points on each individual event to achieve a passing overall score — scoring below 60 on even one event results in an overall failure, regardless of the total combined score. This calculator flags a fail status if any single event drops below the 60-point threshold.
The Army uses separate scoring tables for six age brackets (17-21 through 52+) and for male and female soldiers, since physical performance standards vary by these factors. This calculator applies an approximated age/sex adjustment to each event's scoring curve to reflect that variation.
The Army introduced the AFT (Army Fitness Test) as the ACFT's successor, refining the event lineup and standards while keeping a similar age/sex-normalized, event-based scoring approach. Soldiers preparing for the newer standard should also check the AFT Calculator.
This calculator uses a documented mathematical approximation of the official Army scoring tables rather than the exact published lookup values, since the real tables are extensive age/sex-banded charts. It closely tracks the shape and difficulty of the official standards but should not replace your official DA scorecard for record or promotion purposes.
A total score of 540 or higher (averaging 90+ per event) is generally considered excellent and often required for certain special programs and schools, while 360-539 reflects solid, well-rounded fitness. Any score with all six events at or above 60 points passes, but higher scores matter for promotion points and school eligibility.
The Sprint-Drag-Carry is a timed event where faster completion times earn higher points — unlike push-ups or the deadlift, lower numbers are better. This calculator inverts the standard scoring curve for time-based events like the SDC and the 2-Mile Run accordingly.
Army policy generally allows retesting of individual failed events within a specified window rather than requiring a full retest of all six events, though specific retest policies are set by unit and Army regulation. Check current AR 350-1 guidance or your unit's policy for the exact retest procedures that apply to you.
The MDL event tests a soldier's maximum weight for three consecutive deadlift repetitions using a hex bar, assessing lower-body and core strength relevant to lifting and carrying combat loads. Weight is entered in pounds and scored against age/sex-adjusted strength standards.
Yes — the ACFT plank event replaced the traditional sit-up test used in the older APFT, testing core and trunk stability by measuring how long a soldier can hold a proper plank position. Longer hold times earn higher points, similar to other higher-is-better events on the test.
This calculator uses U.S. units throughout — pounds for the deadlift, meters for the power throw, repetitions for push-ups, and seconds for the timed events (sprint-drag-carry, plank, and run) — matching how the official Army scorecard records these events.
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