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Army Fitness Calculator

Army Fitness Test (AFT) & Special Forces (SFPFT)

3-Rep Max Deadlift
Hex/trap bar, heaviest 3-rep lift
Hand-Release Push-ups
Maximum reps in 2 minutes
Sprint-Drag-Carry
5 × 50m shuttle, for time
Plank
Forearm plank, held for time
2-Mile Run
Timed, flat outdoor course

Special Forces Assessment & Selection benchmark · pass = meet every minimum

Push-ups
2-minute maximum
Sit-ups
2-minute maximum
Pull-ups
Untimed maximum
2-Mile Run
12-Mile Ruck (45 lb)
Loaded march, for time
Disclaimer

This calculator covers two US Army tests: the Army Fitness Test (AFT), scored out of 500, and the Special Forces selection benchmark (SFPFT), which is pass/fail. The test structure and standards are current and official, but the per-event point values are modeled to approximate the official scoring scales, so treat scores near a cutoff with care. This is for general information only, not an official score. The events involve maximal effort — warm up fully, and stop immediately if you feel pain. Consult a healthcare provider before maximal fitness testing, especially if you have any heart, joint, or back condition, or have not been training. For official standards, refer to FM 7-22 and the Army's AFT Scoring Scales.

How This Calculator Works

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

  • Army Fitness Test (AFT) — the standard test that nearly every soldier takes, scored out of 500 points.
  • Special Forces (SFPFT) — the fitness benchmark used in Special Forces selection, which is pass/fail against fixed minimums.

One thing to keep in mind throughout: for the deadlift, push-ups, and plank, more is better; for the sprint-drag-carry, run, and ruck, a faster time is better. The calculator scores each event in the right direction automatically.

The Army Fitness Test (AFT)

What Changed: ACFT → AFT

On 1 June 2025, the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) was renamed and revised into the Army Fitness Test (AFT). Three changes matter for scoring:

  • The Standing Power Throw was removed, dropping the test from six events to five and the maximum score from 600 to 500.
  • A two-standard system was introduced (general vs combat — explained below).
  • Scoring returned to being graded by age and sex for the general standard.

The old ACFT scores stopped counting after 30 September 2025. This calculator reflects the AFT, not the retired ACFT.

Step 1: Enter Your Details

  • Sex and age — select the scale you are graded against (the general standard is normed by both).
  • StandardWhich pass standard applies depends on your job: most soldiers use the General standard; 21 combat specialties use the tougher, sex-neutral Combat standard. — General or Combat MOS (see below).
  • Your result for each of the five events.

The Five Events

  • 3-Rep Max Deadlift (MDL) — heaviest weight lifted for three reps on a hex bar.
  • Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP) — maximum reps in 2 minutes, hands lifting off the floor each rep.
  • Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)Five 50-metre shuttles: sprint, drag a 90-lb sled, lateral shuffle, carry two 40-lb kettlebells, then sprint — all for time. — a timed five-part shuttle.
  • Plank (PLK) — forearm plank held for time.
  • 2-Mile Run (2MR) — timed run on a flat course.

How Scoring Works

Each event is scored from 0 to 100 points based on your raw result, your age band, and the applicable scale, for a maximum of 500. Your raw number is placed on the scoring curve for that event and converted to points:

Deadlift + Push-ups + Sprint-Drag-Carry + Plank + 2-Mile Run = up to 500 points

There is one rule that catches people out: you must score at least 60 on every event. Miss 60 on a single event and the whole test is a fail, no matter how high your total is.

The Two Standards

Which pass mark applies depends on your job:

General Standard — most MOSs. Graded by sex and age. Pass = 60+ on every event and 300+ total.

Combat MOS Standard — 21 combat specialties (infantry, armor, artillery, cavalry, combat engineers, Special Forces, and more). Pass = 60+ on every event and 350+ total.

The Combat standard is sex-neutralEveryone in those 21 specialties is graded on the male scale, so men and women face the same raw requirements — adjusted only for age.: everyone in those specialties is graded on the male scale, so the calculator switches to the male scoring table when you choose Combat, regardless of sex. The Combat standard takes effect 1 January 2026 for active-duty soldiers and 1 June 2026 for the Guard and Reserve.

How to Read the Minimums Table

The table lists one row per age band and one column per event. Each cell is the 60-point minimum — the least you must do to pass that event. (You still need the full total — 300 or 350 — to pass overall.) Your age row is highlighted, and the table follows whichever scale applies to your sex and chosen standard.

The Special Forces Test (SFPFT)

The Special Forces option is a pass/fail benchmark used around Special Forces Assessment and Selection. Unlike the AFT, it is not scored on a points scale and is not graded by age or sex — every candidate faces the same fixed minimums across five events: push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, a 2-mile run, and a 12-mile ruck march with a 45-lb load.

You qualify only when every event meets its minimum.

The calculator also flags a "competitive" level for each event, since selection favors candidates who clear the minimums comfortably. Note that SF selection is a separate pipeline from the regular Army test — that is why this benchmark still uses sit-ups even though the AFT itself has replaced them.

Sources, Methodology & Limits

Data Sources

  • U.S. Army / GoArmy.com AFT overview and the AFT Scoring Scales (approved 15 May 2025, effective 1 June 2025) — the event list, the 500-point structure, the dual standard, and the pass marks.
  • FM 7-22, Holistic Health and Fitness — the governing fitness publication.
  • Reporting from Task & Purpose, Stars and Stripes, and Newsweek on the ACFT-to-AFT change, the removal of the Standing Power Throw, and the sex-neutral combat standard.

Limitations and Important Caveats

  • The structure and standards are current and official — five events, 500-point max, the General (300) and Combat (350) standards, and the sex-neutral combat scale.
  • The per-event point curves are modeled to approximate the official scales. Your raw result is converted to points using interpolated curves that match the official scaling closely but are not the verbatim FM 7-22 tables — so a score near a cutoff (especially right around 60 on an event, or near 300/350 total) could differ from an official result. For exact thresholds, use the official AFT Scoring Scales.
  • The plank was corrected. The old maximum of 3:45 is outdated; the current 100-point plank is 4:20, and the tool reflects that.
  • The SFPFT figures are an approximate benchmark. Special Forces selection is not published as a fixed scored test; treat those minimums as a training reference, not official cut scores.
  • Single-test snapshot. Warm-up, fatigue, footwear, and the testing surface all affect one trial. Retest under the same conditions to track progress.

Disclaimer:
This calculator provides an estimate based on the Army's official test structure and standards, with per-event point values modeled to approximate the official scoring scales; it is not affiliated with or endorsed by the US Army 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 FM 7-22 and the Army's AFT Scoring Scales.