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AFT Calculator (US Army Fitness Test)

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Score the Army Fitness Test (AFT) events - deadlift, push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and 2-mile run - against age and sex-normalized standards.

Reviewed by the thecalcu.com team · Last updated July 6, 2026

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

Total AFT Score

0 / 500

FAIL — one or more events < 60
Deadlift0 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 Army fitness test scoring standards, not the exact published lookup values. Use your official DA scorecard for record and promotion purposes.

What is a AFT?

An AFT Calculator scores the events of the U.S. Army Fitness Test, the successor to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), using the same age- and sex-normalized, points-per-event structure soldiers see on the official Army scorecard. This calculator models five events: the 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Hand-Release Push-ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and 2-Mile Run, each worth up to 100 points for a maximum combined score of 500.

The AFT reflects the Army's continued refinement of its fitness testing standard, building on data and feedback collected since the ACFT's rollout. Like its predecessor, passing the AFT requires clearing a minimum 60-point threshold on every individual event, a soldier cannot offset a failing event with exceptional performance elsewhere.

This calculator uses a documented mathematical approximation of the official scoring standards, since the real Army tables are extensive age/sex-banded lookup charts. It closely tracks the difficulty curve of the published standards while making clear this is an estimate, not a replacement for the official scorecard.

Why Use an AFT Calculator?

Training for a new Army fitness standard means recalibrating what "good" performance looks like across a different mix of events than the ACFT. This calculator gives soldiers an instant scorecard from their current numbers, deadlift max, push-up count, sprint-drag-carry time, plank hold, and run time, so they can see exactly where they stand relative to the 60-point passing bar on each event.

It's particularly useful during the transition period when soldiers are training for a test structure that may be new to them, helping identify which event needs the most attention. Soldiers still tracking the older standard can compare results with the ACFT Calculator, and those focused on general strength training progress may find the One Rep Max Calculator useful for deadlift programming.

Who Should Use This Calculator?

Active-duty soldiers preparing for an official AFT record test can track training progress event by event. New enlistees and ROTC cadets can familiarize themselves with the newer test structure before facing it for the first time. Unit fitness leaders can use it to help soldiers identify weak events and adjust training plans accordingly. Soldiers curious about body composition standards should also check the Army Body Fat Calculator.

What Insights Does the AFT Calculator Give You?

  • Total AFT Score, the sum of all five event scores out of a maximum 500 points.
  • Per-event scores (Deadlift, Push-ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, Run), each individually color-coded (green for 90+, blue for a pass at 60-89, red for a fail below 60), pinpointing exactly which events need work.
  • Pass Status, a clear pass/fail flag reflecting the rule that every event must individually clear 60 points, regardless of total score.

How to use this AFT 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 Hand-Release Push-up count for the 2-minute event.
  5. Enter your Sprint-Drag-Carry time in seconds.
  6. Enter your Plank Hold time in seconds.
  7. Enter your 2-Mile Run time in seconds.
  8. Review the Total AFT Score and each individual event score, confirming all five clear the 60-point passing threshold.
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Formula & Methodology

Scoring approach: Each event is scored using a piecewise-linear approximation between the 0-point, 60-point (passing), and 100-point (maximum) reference standards for a representative age/sex band, adjusted slightly by age group. Higher-is-better events (deadlift, push-ups, plank) score higher with more output; lower-is-better timed events (sprint-drag-carry, run) score higher with a faster time.

Worked example:

A 30-year-old female soldier deadlifts 150 lbs, does 25 push-ups, completes the sprint-drag-carry in 175 seconds, planks for 90 seconds, and runs 2 miles in 18:00 (1,080 seconds).

1. Each event score is interpolated against its age/sex-adjusted 0/60/100-point benchmarks.
2. Scores are summed for the Total AFT Score out of 500.
3. If every individual event scores 60 or above, the overall result is a PASS.

Assumptions and limitations:

- Uses an approximation of Army fitness test scoring standards, not the verbatim official 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 official tables.
- Always confirm final scores against your official DA scorecard for record, promotion point, or school eligibility purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AFT and how does it differ from the ACFT?
The Army Fitness Test (AFT) is the successor to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), refining the event lineup while keeping a similar age- and sex-normalized, 0-100-points-per-event scoring structure. This calculator models five AFT events, deadlift, hand-release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and 2-mile run, reflecting the Army's updated fitness test framework.
How many events are on the AFT?
This calculator scores five AFT events for a maximum combined score of 500 points, compared to the six-event, 600-point structure of the earlier ACFT. Each event is still individually scored from 0 to 100 points.
What is the minimum passing score on the AFT?
As with the ACFT, soldiers must score at least 60 points on every individual event to achieve an overall passing result, a strong total score cannot compensate for failing a single event below 60 points. This calculator flags an overall fail if any event drops under that threshold.
Why did the Army update the ACFT into the AFT?
The Army has periodically refined its fitness test based on data collected from ACFT implementation, injury rates, and feedback across the force, aiming for a test that is both operationally relevant and fair across age and sex groups. The AFT reflects the most current iteration of that ongoing refinement process.
How accurate is this AFT calculator?
This calculator applies a documented mathematical approximation of Army fitness test scoring standards rather than the exact official lookup tables, since those tables are extensive age/sex-banded charts. Results closely track the shape of the real standards but should be confirmed against your official DA scorecard.
Is the AFT harder or easier than the ACFT?
Difficulty comparisons depend on which events a soldier excels at, since the AFT's event lineup differs from the ACFT's. Soldiers should compare their performance on both the ACFT Calculator and this AFT Calculator to see which test structure better reflects their strengths.
What is the Sprint-Drag-Carry event on the AFT?
The Sprint-Drag-Carry combines a sprint, a weighted sled drag, a lateral shuffle, a loaded carry, and a final sprint into one timed event, assessing anaerobic capacity and functional strength together. Faster completion times earn higher points, the same scoring direction as the 2-mile run.
How is the AFT plank event scored?
The plank event measures how long a soldier can hold a proper plank position, testing core and trunk stability. Longer hold times earn higher points, following the same higher-is-better scoring pattern as the deadlift and push-up events.
Can I use this calculator to prepare for AFT record testing?
Yes, entering your current performance across the five events gives an instant approximate scorecard, useful for identifying your weakest event before an official record test. Always verify your actual scores against the official DA scorecard used during testing.
What units does the AFT Calculator use?
This calculator uses U.S. units throughout, pounds for the deadlift, repetitions for push-ups, and seconds for the timed events (sprint-drag-carry, plank, and run), matching how Army fitness test events are officially recorded.
Does age affect AFT scoring standards?
Yes, like the ACFT before it, the AFT uses separate scoring standards across multiple age brackets, since physical performance benchmarks reasonably vary by age. This calculator applies an approximated age adjustment to each event based on the age group selected.
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