Army ACFT Calculator
ACFT Calculator
Army Combat Fitness Test Score
The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is a 6-event assessment of muscular strength, power, and cardiovascular endurance. The events include:
- MDL: 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (Pounds)
- SPT: Standing Power Throw (Meters)
- HRP: Hand-Release Push-up (Repetitions)
- SDC: Sprint-Drag-Carry (Time)
- PLK: Plank (Time)
- 2MR: Two-Mile Run (Time)
To pass, a Soldier must attain a minimum score of 60 points on each event, resulting in a total minimum passing score of 360 out of 600.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses interpolated anchor metrics (60/100pt marks) across all age groups to simulate official ACFT scoring brackets. For exact board verification, refer to official Army scoring scales.
For exact board verifications, alternate event guidelines, and the latest command directives, always refer to the official U.S. Army documentation:
A strong Army fitness score is built across several physical skills, not just one impressive lift or a fast two-mile run. A soldier may have excellent upper-body endurance but struggle with the sprint-drag-carry, while another may perform well in strength events but lose points on the run. The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) was designed to measure these different abilities through a series of standardised physical challenges.
An Army ACFT Calculator helps you turn your performance in each event into a combined score. By entering your results for the deadlift, standing power throw, hand-release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and two-mile run, you can estimate your event points and overall result out of 600. This makes it easier to identify weaker events, track training progress, and understand how individual performances affect your total.
There is an important distinction, however: the ACFT is no longer the U.S. Army's current fitness test of record. The Army Fitness Test (AFT) replaced it on June 1, 2025. The ACFT calculator remains useful for reviewing legacy results, comparing past performance, and understanding the six-event test, but soldiers preparing for current testing should use the applicable AFT standards.
What Is an Army ACFT Calculator?
The original ACFT scoring system assigned up to 100 points to each event, creating a maximum possible score of 600. Rather than relying on a single fitness measure, the test assessed muscular strength, explosive power, muscular endurance, anaerobic capacity, core stability, and aerobic endurance.
The calculator typically requires the soldier's age, sex-based scoring category, and raw results for the six events. Depending on the version of the scoring tables being used, additional information or a specific policy category may also be necessary.
The purpose is not simply to produce a number. A detailed breakdown shows which events contribute most to the total and where additional training may improve performance. For official military purposes, however, the score recorded by an authorised grader under the applicable rules takes precedence over an online estimate.
The Six ACFT Events
The ACFT assessed several components of physical fitness through six events performed under standardized conditions. Each event had its own scoring scale, and the raw result was converted into points according to the applicable standards.
1. Three-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL)
The three-repetition maximum deadlift measured muscular strength. Soldiers lifted a hexagonal bar loaded with weights, completing three continuous repetitions with the heaviest valid load they could manage under the testing rules.
The recorded result was the weight lifted, generally measured in pounds. A higher valid load normally earned more points, subject to the relevant scoring table and minimum requirements.
This event tested more than the ability to lift a heavy weight. Correct technique, control, body position, and compliance with the testing instructions were essential. An attempted lift that did not meet the prescribed standard could not necessarily be counted as a valid result.
2. Standing Power Throw (SPT)
The standing power throw assessed explosive power. Soldiers threw a medicine ball backward over their heads from a standing position, and the distance of the valid throw determined the raw score.
Unlike the deadlift, which measures strength against a load, the power throw evaluated the ability to generate force rapidly. This ability depends on coordinated movement involving the legs, hips, trunk, and upper body.
The ACFT generally allowed two attempts for this event, with the better valid distance used for scoring under the applicable rules. The standing power throw is particularly important to recognize when reviewing old ACFT scorecards because it was removed from the Army's replacement AFT.
3. Hand-Release Push-Up (HRP)
The hand-release push-up measured muscular endurance. Soldiers performed as many valid repetitions as possible during the prescribed two-minute period.
Each repetition required the soldier to lower the body to the ground, release the hands from the floor as directed, and return to the authorized starting position while maintaining the required body alignment. Repetitions that failed to meet the movement standard could be rejected.
The calculator uses the number of accepted repetitions rather than the number attempted. Higher repetition counts generally corresponded to higher scores, although the exact points depended on the applicable scoring table.
4. Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)
The sprint-drag-carry measured several physical capabilities in one timed event, including speed, muscular endurance, anaerobic power, and the ability to move under resistance.
The event consisted of five 50-meter shuttles performed in sequence: a sprint, a sled drag, a lateral movement, a kettlebell carry, and a final sprint. The combined course covered 250 meters.
The raw score was the total elapsed time. Because this event was time-based, a faster valid completion generally earned more points than a slower one. Entering the time accurately is therefore essential when using an ACFT calculator.
5. Plank (PLK)
The plank assessed core strength and endurance. Soldiers held the prescribed plank position for as long as possible while maintaining the required body alignment.
The recorded result was the duration of the valid hold. The scoring table converted that duration into points, so even a modest improvement in hold time could affect the event score depending on the applicable scoring standards.
Maintaining the correct position matters. If a soldier could no longer maintain the required posture, the event ended according to the testing rules. An online calculator estimates the points from the recorded time; it cannot determine whether the plank was performed correctly.
6. Two-Mile Run (2MR)
The two-mile run measured aerobic endurance. Soldiers completed a measured two-mile course as quickly as possible, and the total completion time was used to determine the score.
A faster valid time generally produced a higher event score. Since scoring depends on the applicable standards, the calculator needs the correct scoring category and a precise time entered in minutes and seconds.
For example, a result of 15 minutes and 45 seconds should be entered as 15:45 if the tool uses that format. Entering 15.45 as a decimal number could produce an incorrect interpretation because decimal minutes and minutes-and-seconds notation are different.
How the ACFT Scoring System Works
Under the traditional six-event scoring structure, each event was worth up to 100 points. The combined score was calculated by adding the points earned in all six events.
ACFT Total Score = MDL + SPT + HRP + SDC + PLK + 2MR
Here, MDL represents deadlift points, SPT represents standing power throw points, HRP represents hand-release push-up points, SDC represents sprint-drag-carry points, PLK represents plank points, and 2MR represents two-mile run points.
For example, suppose a hypothetical scorecard contains the following event scores:
| Event | Example points |
|---|---|
| Three-repetition maximum deadlift | 85 |
| Standing power throw | 78 |
| Hand-release push-ups | 82 |
| Sprint-drag-carry | 76 |
| Plank | 88 |
| Two-mile run | 81 |
| Total | 490 / 600 |
The calculation is 85 + 78 + 82 + 76 + 88 + 81 = 490. This produces a total of 490 out of 600, equivalent to approximately 81.7% of the maximum possible points.
This is an illustrative calculation, not a verified score for those raw event results. To calculate a real ACFT score, each raw result must first be converted into points using the scoring tables that applied to the test date.
Does Age Affect the ACFT Score?
Age and sex-based scoring categories were part of ACFT scoring, and the relevant tables depended on the policy version in effect. The same raw result could therefore receive different points under different scoring categories or editions of the standards.
For example, two soldiers who complete the same number of hand-release push-ups may not necessarily receive the same event score if their applicable scoring categories differ. A calculator must use the appropriate table rather than applying a universal conversion formula to everyone.
This is one reason that a raw performance alone is insufficient to determine an official score. The test version, the relevant demographic category, and the applicable standards all matter.
What Is a Passing ACFT Score?
The answer depends on the policy and scoring version that applied when the test was taken. The ACFT's scoring and administrative requirements changed during its implementation, so there is no single historical passing rule that should be applied indiscriminately to every old scorecard.
A calculator may display a total score, but interpreting that score requires checking the relevant minimums and requirements for the applicable event and soldier category. A high total does not necessarily prove that every individual requirement has been met.
For a historical test, use the regulations and scoring standards that applied on the test date. For current Army testing, consult the current AFT requirements instead of assuming that ACFT passing rules remain in effect.
ACFT vs. AFT: What Changed?
The ACFT and AFT are related but distinct tests. The AFT replaced the ACFT as the Army's official test of record on June 1, 2025. The change reduced the assessment from six events to five by removing the standing power throw and retaining the other five events.
The AFT includes the three-repetition maximum deadlift, hand-release push-ups, sprint-drag-carry, plank, and two-mile run. It uses a maximum score of 500 points, compared with the ACFT's historical maximum of 600.
The AFT also introduced different standards for designated combat specialties and combat-enabling specialties. Under the Army's published framework, the combat standard requires at least 350 total points and a minimum of 60 points per event, while the general standard requires at least 300 total points and 60 points per event. The applicable standards should be confirmed against current official guidance, particularly because implementation requirements can differ by category and component.
This distinction is crucial when selecting an online calculator. A six-event ACFT calculator cannot produce an official five-event AFT score simply by omitting the standing power throw from the total. The event structure, maximum score, and applicable standards must all match the test being calculated.
Disclaimer
This article is for general educational and historical reference only. It does not replace official Army regulations, current fitness-test guidance, or an authorised scorecard. ACFT scoring and passing requirements varied by policy version. Verify historical results against the applicable official standards, and consult current U.S. Army guidance for present-day testing requirements.