ACFT Calculator – Instant Army Combat Fitness Test Score Calculator

Use FlickTool’s free ACFT Calculator to calculate your official Army Combat Fitness Test score in seconds. Input your performance across all six events, select your age bracket and gender, and instantly see your total score out of 600—built on official U.S. Army FM 7-22 scoring standards.

What is the ACFT?

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is the U.S. Army’s official physical fitness assessment, replacing the older Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Designed to measure combat-relevant physical readiness, it evaluates six distinct fitness domains: muscular strength, explosive power, muscular endurance, anaerobic power, core endurance, and aerobic endurance. Every soldier—active duty, Reserve, or National Guard—must pass the ACFT as part of their service requirements.

Each of the six events is scored on a 0–100 scale, making the maximum possible total 600 points. Scoring scales are adjusted by gender and age bracket, ensuring fair evaluation across 10 age groups ranging from 17–21 to 62+.

The Six ACFT Events at a Glance

How to Use the ACFT Calculator

The tool calculates your score automatically as you type—no need to click a separate button:

1. Select gender — Toggle between Male and Female at the top
2. Choose age bracket — Pick your group from 17–21 through 62+
3. Enter MDL — Input your 3-rep max deadlift weight in pounds
4. Enter SPT — Input your power throw distance in meters
5. Enter HRP — Input your total hand-release push-up reps
6. Enter SDC — Input your sprint-drag-carry completion time (minutes:seconds)
7. Enter PLK — Input your plank hold time (minutes:seconds)
8. Enter 2MR — Input your 2-mile run time (minutes:seconds)
9. Check your score — Total score and Pass/Fail status update in real time
10. Download your report — Export a full score breakdown with one click

The progress bar on the right panel tracks how many events you’ve completed, and the status badge instantly changes between PENDING, PASS, or FAIL.

ACFT Passing Standards

To pass the ACFT, soldiers must meet both of these requirements simultaneously:

• Minimum 60 points on every individual event
• Minimum 360 points total across all six events

Failing even one event below 60 points means an overall test failure, regardless of how well you performed in others. There are no partial passes. Soldiers who fail are typically given a remediation period before retesting.

Scores above 500 points are considered excellent performance, and a perfect 600 requires maximum performance in every event—an exceptional achievement even for elite soldiers.

Event-by-Event Breakdown

Deadlift (MDL)

The 3-rep maximum deadlift simulates lifting heavy combat equipment, weapons systems, or an injured fellow soldier. You perform three consecutive reps at your chosen weight, and the heaviest successful lift determines your score. The maximum scorable weight is 340 lbs.

Standing Power Throw (SPT)

Using a 10-pound medicine ball, soldiers perform an overhead backward throw from a standing position. Distance is measured in meters with the maximum scorable throw at 13.5 meters. This event tests explosive full-body power critical for combat tasks like vaulting and throwing.

Hand-Release Push-Ups (HRP)

Unlike traditional push-ups, hands must fully lift off the ground at the bottom of each rep before pressing back up. This enforces full range of motion and prevents cheating. Maximum score is awarded at 70 repetitions within the time limit.

Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC)

This 5×50-meter shuttle is the most complex ACFT event. Soldiers sprint, drag a 90-lb sled, perform lateral shuffles, carry two 40-lb kettlebells, and sprint again—in sequence. Scored purely on completion time, this event simulates casualty evacuation and equipment movement under stress.

Plank (PLK)

The plank replaced the leg tuck as the core endurance event. Soldiers hold a standard plank position with forearms flat, body straight, and hips level. Duration determines the score—longer holds earn higher points.

2-Mile Run (2MR)

The classic aerobic endurance event. Soldiers run 2 miles on a measured course as fast as possible. Faster completion times earn higher scores, with maximum points awarded at elite pace times that differ by age and gender.

Who Should Use This Tool

• Active-duty soldiers preparing for an upcoming ACFT evaluation
• Army recruits and BCT trainees setting realistic fitness goals
• ROTC cadets benchmarking against Army standards
• Personal trainers working with military clients on specific event weaknesses
• Veterans comparing current fitness to service-era standards

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What replaced the APFT and why?

Ans. The ACFT replaced the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) to better reflect combat-relevant physical demands. The APFT only tested push-ups, sit-ups, and a 2-mile run, missing critical domains like explosive power, anaerobic endurance, and core stability that soldiers rely on in operational environments.

2. How are scores adjusted for age and gender?

Ans. The Army uses separate scoring tables for male and female soldiers across 10 age brackets. Older age groups have lower raw score thresholds for the same point value, and female scoring standards reflect physiological differences in strength and power output. FlickTool’s calculator automatically applies the correct table based on your selections.

3. Can I score above 100 on any event?

Ans. No. Each event is capped at 100 points maximum. Performing beyond the maximum standard (e.g., deadlifting more than 340 lbs) still earns only 100 points for that event.

4. Is this calculator accurate for official testing?

Ans. FlickTool’s ACFT Calculator follows U.S. Army FM 7-22 scoring standards for training and preparation purposes. Results are informational and do not constitute an official Army fitness record. Always verify scores with a certified Army grader during official testing.

5. What should I focus on if I’m failing one event?

Ans. Identify your lowest-scoring event and train it specifically. For MDL—build deadlift strength progressively. For SDC—practice shuttle drills with weighted sleds. For 2MR—build aerobic base with consistent running. Since failing one event fails the entire test, weak events should be prioritized over improving already-passing scores.