About

The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) measures muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness across three events: push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed 2-mile run. Each event is scored on a 0 - 100 point scale using lookup tables from FM 7-22 (TC 3-22.20), segmented by gender and 10 age brackets from 17 - 21 through 62+. A minimum score of 60 per event is required to pass. Failure in any single event constitutes an overall failure regardless of total score. Maximum composite score is 300.

This calculator implements the complete official scoring tables with linear interpolation between breakpoints. Scores are not rounded in the soldier's favor for partial repetitions. The APFT was officially replaced by the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) in October 2020, but APFT standards remain widely referenced for legacy records, ROTC programs, and comparative fitness assessment. Note: this tool does not account for altitude adjustments or temporary medical profiles that may alter event requirements.

Formulas

The composite APFT score is the sum of three individually scored events:

S_total = S_pu + S_su + S_run

Each event score S is determined by piecewise linear interpolation across the official scoring table for a given gender g and age group a. For a raw input r falling between two table breakpoints (r_low, s_low) and (r_high, s_high):

S = s_low + (r − r_low) × (s_high − s_low)r_high − r_low

Pass criteria require each event score to meet or exceed the minimum threshold:

S_pu ≥ 60 ∧ S_su ≥ 60 ∧ S_run ≥ 60

Where S_pu = push-up score, S_su = sit-up score, S_run = 2-mile run score. For the run event, the raw value r is converted to total seconds. Lower run time yields a higher score, so the interpolation direction is inverted. The maximum possible S_total = 300. A score of 270+ with ≥ 90 per event earns the Extended Scale badge.

Reference Data

Age Group	Gender	Min Push-ups (60 pts)	Min Sit-ups (60 pts)	Max Run Time (60 pts)	Max Push-ups (100 pts)	Max Sit-ups (100 pts)	Max Run Time (100 pts)
17-21	Male	42	53	15:54	71	78	13:00
17-21	Female	19	53	18:54	42	78	15:36
22-26	Male	40	50	16:36	75	80	13:00
22-26	Female	17	50	19:36	46	80	15:36
27-31	Male	39	45	17:00	77	82	13:18
27-31	Female	17	45	20:30	50	82	15:48
32-36	Male	36	42	17:42	75	76	13:18
32-36	Female	15	42	21:42	48	76	15:54
37-41	Male	34	38	18:18	73	76	13:36
37-41	Female	13	38	22:42	46	76	17:00
42-46	Male	30	32	18:42	66	72	14:00
42-46	Female	12	32	23:42	40	72	17:24
47-51	Male	25	30	19:30	59	66	14:24
47-51	Female	10	30	24:00	34	66	17:36
52-56	Male	20	28	19:48	56	66	14:42
52-56	Female	9	28	24:24	31	66	19:00
57-61	Male	18	27	19:48	53	64	15:18
57-61	Female	8	27	24:48	28	64	19:42
62+	Male	16	26	20:00	50	63	15:42
62+	Female	7	26	25:00	26	63	20:00

Frequently Asked Questions

You cannot score above 100 on any single event; 100 is the maximum per event. If any single event score falls below 60, you fail the entire APFT regardless of your total composite score. A soldier scoring 100/100/58 fails with a 258 composite because the run did not meet the 60-point minimum.

Older age groups have progressively lower repetition requirements and longer allowable run times for equivalent scores. For example, a 17-21 male needs 71 push-ups for 100 points, while a 42-46 male needs only 66. Run time maximums for 100 points extend from 13:00 (age 17-21) to 15:42 (age 62+) for males. This compensates for physiological decline documented in FM 7-22 standards.

The Physical Fitness Badge (sometimes called the 'PT patch') requires a minimum score of 270 out of 300, with at least 90 points in each individual event. Some units or schools (Ranger, Airborne) set higher internal standards, often requiring 270+ or specific event minimums of 70-80 points depending on the MOS.

The standard APFT scoring tables do not include altitude or weather adjustments. FM 7-22 acknowledges that altitude above 5,000 feet and extreme temperatures can degrade aerobic performance. Unit commanders may authorize adjustments at their discretion, but official scores use the unmodified tables. This calculator uses standard sea-level tables only.

The ACFT officially replaced the APFT as the Army's record fitness test on 1 October 2020. However, APFT standards remain relevant for ROTC cadet assessments, legacy DA Form 705 records, National Guard units in transition phases, and comparative fitness benchmarking. Many soldiers and candidates still train against APFT standards for reference.

Only correctly performed, full repetitions count. A push-up requires full arm extension at the top and elbows at 90 degrees or lower at the bottom. Sit-ups require the vertical plane of the shoulders to pass the vertical plane of the hips. Partial reps are not counted and cannot be interpolated for partial points. Enter only your valid repetition count.