To pass the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), you must achieve a minimum total score of 360 points. This requires scoring at least 60 points in each of the six events. The maximum achievable score in each event is 100 points.
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ACFT Changes for 2025 & 2024 (for Close Combat MOSs)
The Army has implemented higher ACFT standards for soldiers in close combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). These changes include:
- The minimum ACFT point standard for soldiers in close combat Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) has been raised to 450 points.
- A minimum of 150 pounds is now required for the 3 Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL).
Male Standards Scoring Chart
The following are the ACFT male standards and scores for the different ACFT events across all age groups:
Max Deadlift (MDL) – 3 Repetitions (LBS)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 340 lbs | 140 lbs |
| 22-26 | 370 lbs | 140 lbs |
| 27-31 | 370 lbs | 140 lbs |
| 32-36 | 370 lbs | 140 lbs |
| 37-41 | 340 lbs | 140 lbs |
| 42-46 | 340 lbs | 140 lbs |
| 47-51 | 320 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 52-56 | 280 lbs | 100 lbs |
| 57-61 | 250 lbs | 80 lbs |
| Over 62 | 230 lbs | 80 lbs |
Hand-release Push-up (HRP)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 57 | 10 |
| 22-26 | 61 | 10 |
| 27-31 | 62 | 10 |
| 32-36 | 60 | 10 |
| 37-41 | 59 | 10 |
| 42-46 | 56 | 10 |
| 47-51 | 55 | 10 |
| 52-56 | 51 | 10 |
| 57-61 | 46 | 10 |
| Over 62 | 43 | 10 |
Sprint / Drag / Carry (SDC)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 01:29 | 02:28 |
| 22-26 | 01:30 | 02:31 |
| 27-31 | 01:30 | 02:32 |
| 32-36 | 01:33 | 02:36 |
| 37-41 | 01:36 | 02:41 |
| 42-46 | 01:40 | 02:45 |
| 47-51 | 01:45 | 02:53 |
| 52-56 | 01:52 | 03:00 |
| 57-61 | 01:58 | 03:12 |
| Over 62 | 02:09 | 03:16 |
Plank (PLK)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 03:40 | 01:30 |
| 22-26 | 03:35 | 01:25 |
| 27-31 | 03:30 | 01:20 |
| 32-36 | 03:25 | 01:15 |
| 37-41 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 42-46 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 47-51 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 52-56 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 57-61 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| Over 62 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
Two-Mile Run (2MR)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 13:22 | 22:00 |
| 22-26 | 13:27 | 22:00 |
| 27-31 | 13:31 | 22:00 |
| 32-36 | 13:42 | 22:00 |
| 37-41 | 13:58 | 22:11 |
| 42-46 | 14:05 | 22:32 |
| 47-51 | 14:30 | 22:55 |
| 52-56 | 15:09 | 23:20 |
| 57-61 | 15:28 | 23:36 |
| Over 62 | 15:28 | 23:36 |
This completes the ACFT male Standards for Mandatory Events.
Male Aerobic ACFT Alternate Events
This table lists the ACFT standards for each aerobic alternate event for males.
| Age Range | 2.5-mile Walk (MM:SS) | 12 km Bike (MM:SS) | 1 km Swim (MM:SS) | 5 km Row (MM:SS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 31:00 | 26:25 | 30:48 | 30:48 |
| 22-26 | 30:45 | 26:12 | 30:30 | 30:30 |
| 27-31 | 30:30 | 26:00 | 30:20 | 30:20 |
| 32-36 | 30:45 | 26:12 | 30:30 | 30:30 |
| 37-41 | 31:00 | 26:25 | 30:48 | 30:48 |
| 42-46 | 31:00 | 26:25 | 30:48 | 30:48 |
| 47-51 | 32:00 | 27:16 | 31:48 | 31:48 |
| 52-56 | 32:00 | 27:16 | 31:48 | 31:48 |
| 57-61 | 33:00 | 28:07 | 32:50 | 32:50 |
| Over 62 | 33:00 | 28:07 | 32:50 | 32:50 |
New Female Standards Chart
Sure! I’ll summarize the female standards for the different ACFT events across all age groups:
Max Deadlift (MDL): Three-Repetitions (LBS)
| Age Group | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 210 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 22-26 | 230 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 27-31 | 230 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 32-36 | 230 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 37-41 | 210 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 42-46 | 210 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 47-51 | 190 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 52-56 | 190 lbs | 120 lbs |
| 57-61 | 170 lbs | 120 lbs |
| Over 62 | 170 lbs | 120 lbs |
Standing Power Throw (SPT)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 8.4 m | 3.9 m |
| 22-26 | 8.5 m | 4.0 m |
| 27-31 | 8.7 m | 4.2 m |
| 32-36 | 8.6 m | 4.1 m |
| 37-41 | 8.2 m | 4.1 m |
| 42-46 | 8.1 m | 3.9 m |
| 47-51 | 7.8 m | 3.7 m |
| 52-56 | 7.4 m | 3.5 m |
| 57-61 | 6.6 m | 3.4 m |
| Over 62 | 6.6 m | 3.4 m |
Hand-release Push-up (HRP)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 53 reps | 10 reps |
| 22-26 | 50 reps | 10 reps |
| 27-31 | 48 reps | 10 reps |
| 32-36 | 47 reps | 10 reps |
| 37-41 | 41 reps | 10 reps |
| 42-46 | 36 reps | 10 reps |
| 47-51 | 35 reps | 10 reps |
| 52-56 | 30 reps | 10 reps |
| 57-61 | 24 reps | 10 reps |
| Over 62 | 24 reps | 10 reps |
Sprint / Drag / Carry (SDC)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 01:55 | 03:15 |
| 22-26 | 01:55 | 03:15 |
| 27-31 | 01:55 | 03:15 |
| 32-36 | 01:59 | 03:22 |
| 37-41 | 02:02 | 03:27 |
| 42-46 | 02:09 | 03:42 |
| 47-51 | 02:11 | 03:51 |
| 52-56 | 02:18 | 04:03 |
| 57-61 | 02:26 | 04:48 |
| Over 62 | 02:26 | 04:48 |
Plank (PLK)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 03:40 | 01:30 |
| 22-26 | 03:35 | 01:25 |
| 27-31 | 03:30 | 01:20 |
| 32-36 | 03:25 | 01:15 |
| 37-41 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 42-46 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 47-51 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 52-56 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| 57-61 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
| Over 62 | 03:20 | 01:10 |
Two-Mile Run (2MR)
| Age Range | Maximum Points (100) | Minimum Points (60) |
|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 15:29 | 23:22 |
| 22-26 | 15:00 | 23:15 |
| 27-31 | 15:00 | 23:13 |
| 32-36 | 15:18 | 23:19 |
| 37-41 | 15:30 | 23:23 |
| 42-46 | 15:49 | 23:42 |
| 47-51 | 15:58 | 24:00 |
| 52-56 | 16:29 | 24:24 |
| 57-61 | 17:18 | 24:48 |
| Over 62 | 17:18 | 25:00 |
Female Aerobic ACFT Alternate Events
This table lists the standards for each aerobic alternate event for females:
| Age Range | 2.5-mile Walk (MM:SS) | 12 km Bike (MM:SS) | 1 km Swim (MM:SS) | 5 km Row (MM:SS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-21 | 34:00 | 28:58 | 33:48 | 33:48 |
| 22-26 | 33:30 | 28:31 | 33:18 | 33:18 |
| 27-31 | 33:00 | 28:07 | 32:48 | 32:48 |
| 32-36 | 33:30 | 28:31 | 33:18 | 33:18 |
| 37-41 | 34:00 | 28:58 | 33:48 | 33:48 |
| 42-46 | 34:00 | 28:58 | 33:48 | 33:48 |
| 47-51 | 35:00 | 29:50 | 34:48 | 34:48 |
| 52-56 | 35:00 | 29:50 | 34:48 | 34:48 |
| 57-61 | 36:00 | 30:41 | 35:48 | 35:48 |
| Over 62 | 36:00 | 30:41 | 35:48 | 35:48 |
ACFT Grading Scale
Here is the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) grading scales table for maximum points:
| Points | Age | MDL (lbs) | SPT (meters) | HRP (reps) | SDC (m) | PLK (m) | 2MR (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | ||
| 100 | 17-21 | 230 / 340 | 6.5 / 12.5 | 40 / 60 | 1:33 / 1:33 | 3:35 / 3:40 | 21:00 / 21:00 |
| 100 | 22-26 | 230 / 340 | 6.4 / 12.5 | 39 / 60 | 1:33 / 1:33 | 3:35 / 3:40 | 21:00 / 21:00 |
| 100 | 27-31 | 230 / 340 | 6.3 / 12.5 | 38 / 60 | 1:33 / 1:33 | 3:35 / 3:40 | 21:00 / 21:00 |
| 100 | 32-36 | 230 / 340 | 6.2 / 12.5 | 37 / 60 | 1:34 / 1:34 | 3:30 / 3:35 | 21:00 / 21:00 |
| 100 | 37-41 | 220 / 340 | 6.1 / 12.5 | 36 / 60 | 1:34 / 1:34 | 3:25 / 3:35 | 21:00 / 21:00 |
| 100 | 42-46 | 210 / 340 | 6.0 / 12.5 | 35 / 60 | 1:35 / 1:35 | 3:20 / 3:30 | 21:00 / 21:00 |
| 100 | 47-51 | 200 / 320 | 5.9 / 12.0 | 34 / 55 | 1:36 / 1:36 | 3:15 / 3:25 | 21:00 / 21:00 |
| 100 | 52-56 | 190 / 300 | 5.8 / 11.5 | 33 / 50 | 1:37 / 1:37 | 3:10 / 3:20 | 22:00 / 22:00 |
| 100 | 57-61 | 180 / 280 | 5.7 / 11.0 | 32 / 45 | 1:38 / 1:38 | 3:05 / 3:15 | 22:00 / 22:00 |
| 100 | 62+ | 170 / 260 | 5.6 / 10.5 | 31 / 40 | 1:39 / 1:39 | 3:00 / 3:10 | 22:00 / 22:00 |
Here is the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) grading scales table for minimum points:
| Points | Age | MDL (lbs) | SPT (meters) | HRP (reps) | SDC (m) | PLK (m) | 2MR (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | Female / Male | ||
| 60 | 17-21 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:29 / 3:00 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:22 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 22-26 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:29 / 3:00 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:23 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 27-31 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:30 / 3:01 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:24 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 32-36 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:31 / 3:02 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:25 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 37-41 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:32 / 3:03 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:26 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 42-46 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:33 / 3:04 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:27 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 47-51 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:34 / 3:05 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:28 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 52-56 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:35 / 3:06 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:29 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 57-61 | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:36 / 3:07 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:30 / 22:00 |
| 60 | 62+ | 140 / 160 | 4.0 / 4.5 | 10 / 10 | 3:37 / 3:08 | 1:00 / 1:00 | 23:31 / 22:00 |
The United States Air Force, while traditionally emphasizing different aspects of physical readiness, has also updated its physical fitness test for 2025. Unlike the ACFT, the 2025 USAF Fitness Standards focuses on a streamlined set of events that assess aerobic fitness and muscular endurance
George N. is the founder of ArmyPRT.com. While he never actually served in the United States Army, he has a passion for writing about military-related topics.
Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, he graduated from George State University with an MBA in Actuarial Science. His hobbies include beach volleyball, hiking, fishing, and lifting weights
George is also a certified nutritionist with a passion for health and fitness.
Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, he graduated from George State University with an MBA in Actuarial Science. His hobbies include beach volleyball, hiking, fishing, and lifting weights
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