How This Calculator Works

This calculator covers the two Navy fitness tests. Use the Test dropdown at the top to switch between them:

• Physical Readiness Test (PRT) — the twice-yearly test every Sailor takes, scored by performance category.
• SEAL Screening Test (PST) — the pass/fail fitness screen used to enter SEAL training.

For push-ups, the plank, sit-ups, and pull-ups, more is better; for the swim and the runs, a faster time is better. The calculator scores each event in the right direction automatically.

The Physical Readiness Test (PRT)

What Changed: The Plank

The Navy replaced the timed curl-up (sit-up) with the forearm plankA held isometric core position — safer for the lower back than dynamic sit-ups, and a better measure of sustained core endurance. in 2021. This calculator reflects that — the core event is the plank.

Step 1: Enter Your Details

• Sex and age — select the scoring table for each event.
• Your result for each of the three events.

The Three Events

• Push-ups — as many as possible in 2 minutes.
• Forearm Plank — held for time.
• 1.5-Mile Run — timed. (A 500-yard swim or a 2,000-meter row are authorized alternatives for Sailors with documented limitations.)

How Scoring Works

Each event is scored from 0 to 100 based on your result, age, and sex. The three event scores are then averaged into one overall number, which maps to a category:

There is a hard floor underneath the average:

How to Read the Standards Table

The table lists one row per age band and shows, for each event, the Satisfactory minimum and the maximum. Your age row is highlighted, and the table follows your sex. The plank column is marked with a ~ because it is modeled (see below).

The SEAL Screening Test (PST)

The PST is a pass/fail screen for entry into SEAL training, with five events run back to back: a 500-yard swim, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. You must meet every minimum to qualify.

The calculator flags a competitive target for each event so you can see how far past the bare minimum you are — which is what matters for a realistic shot at selection.

Sources, Methodology & Limits

Data Sources

• Official Navy PRT standards (sea-level age/sex tables) — the push-up and 1.5-mile run values for every bracket, interpolated to a 0–100 score.
• Navy Physical Readiness Program references for the plank change, the averaging method, and the performance categories.
• Established SEAL PST minimums and competitive targets.

Limitations and Important Caveats

• Push-ups and the run are official. Those values come straight from the published sea-level standards table, so they should match the real Navy scoring closely.
• The plank is modeled. Because the plank replaced sit-ups and is not in the published push-up/run table, its thresholds are estimated by age and sex from known anchors (for example, a max hold around 3:25 for a young male and 2:45 for a young female). Treat plank scores — and any plank result near a cutoff — as approximate.
• Only the run is scored. The 500-yard swim and 2,000-meter row are authorized cardio alternatives but use separate tables not modeled here, so this tool scores the 1.5-mile run only.
• Category bands are approximate. The cutoffs between categories follow the commonly-used Navy bands; sources differ slightly on the exact boundaries.
• Sea level. Tests above 5,000 feet use altitude-adjusted run times that are not applied here.
• Single-test snapshot. Warm-up, fatigue, and conditions all affect one trial. Retest under the same conditions to track progress.

Disclaimer:
This calculator provides an estimate based on the Navy's official push-up and run standards, with the forearm plank modeled from known anchors; it is not affiliated with or endorsed by the US Navy or the Department of Defense, and it is not an official scoring tool. These events involve maximal effort that places real stress on the heart, joints, and lower back. Warm up thoroughly beforehand and stop immediately if you experience pain, dizziness, or unusual discomfort. This tool is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, fitness, or training advice. Consult a healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise or testing program, especially if you have a pre-existing condition, are over the age of 45, or have been sedentary for an extended period. For official standards, refer to the Navy Physical Readiness Program.