ACFT Score Calculator

The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) is the U.S. Army's official fitness assessment, replacing the older APFT. It consists of 6 events: 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift, Standing Power Throw, Hand Release Push-Ups, Sprint-Drag-Carry, Plank, and 2-Mile Run. Each event is scored from 0-100 points, for a maximum total of 600. A minimum of 60 points per event is required to pass, and the overall minimum passing score is 360. Soldiers who score 540+ earn Gold tier, 480+ Silver, and 420+ Bronze.

To pass the ACFT, you must score at least 60 points on every event. There is no passing by total score alone. If you score 100 on five events but only 50 on one, you fail. The minimum passing total is 360 points (60 per event times 6 events). Standards differ by gender: for example, the male minimum deadlift for 60 points is approximately 200 lbs, while the female minimum is approximately 130 lbs.

As of the current ACFT implementation, the test uses gender-based scoring tables rather than age-specific tables for determining raw score-to-point conversions. However, age groups may affect promotion-board considerations and commander assessments. The 10 age groups range from 17-21 up to 62+. All soldiers, regardless of age, must meet the same minimum passing score of 60 points per event.

The Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC) is a complex event with five 50-meter shuttles: sprint, sled drag (90 lbs), lateral shuffle, hand-carry (two 40-lb kettlebells), and sprint. Train with actual sled drags if possible, farmer carries with heavy kettlebells or dumbbells, lateral agility drills, and short sprint intervals. Practice transitions between movements. Most soldiers lose time on the sled drag and carries, so prioritize grip strength and posterior chain conditioning.

Improving your 2-Mile Run requires a mix of training approaches. Run at least 3-4 times per week, mixing easy runs (conversational pace) for base building, tempo runs at your target pace, and interval sessions (400m or 800m repeats). Gradually increase weekly mileage by no more than 10% per week. Many soldiers also benefit from strength training for running economy, especially single-leg exercises and core work. Avoid running the same distance at the same pace every day.

The Army requires soldiers to take a record ACFT at least once per year (twice per year for most). You can take diagnostic (practice) tests more frequently to track progress. Allow at least 4-6 weeks of focused training between test attempts to see meaningful improvement. Taking a diagnostic monthly while training is a good strategy for identifying weaknesses and measuring progress without the pressure of a record test.