New Army ACFT Grading Scale 2023

The ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test) has a grading scale that’s designed to evaluate a soldier’s physical readiness for combat.

The ACFT Grading Scale, just like the ACFT score chart, outlines the minimum and maximum scores for each event.
You will be able to pick an event and then check the minimum and maximum scores against your age and gender.
Each event has a maximum potential score of 100 points and a minimum passing score that is usually set by a performance standard.

The grading is based on points awarded for performance in each of the six events, and these points are summed to give an overall score.

ACFT Events

The six ACFT events are:

3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift
Standing Power Throw
Hand-Release Push-Up
Sprint-Drag-Carry
Plank
2-Mile Run (or an alternate event)

Alternate ACFT Events

The Army Combat Fitness Test Alternate events are as follows:

The 5,000-meter Row
The 12,000-meter Bike
Swim (1km)
Walk (2.5 km)

Each of these events has its own scoring standards based on age and gender.

ACFT Points

Here’s a general breakdown of the grading scale:

Maximum Score: 100 points for each event.
Minimum Passing Score: 60 points for each event.

The maximum you will score for each ACFT event is 100 points, and the minimum is 60 pounds.

The final score determines the soldier’s rating.

Gold: 540–600 points
Silver: 480–539 points
Bronze: 360–479 points
Pass: 360 points (with at least 60 points in each event)
Fail: Below 360 points or less than 60 points in any event.

The scoring system and standards aim to ensure that soldiers are fit and ready for combat, with a particular emphasis on tasks and activities they might encounter in a battlefield environment.

Army Combat Fitness Test Event Scoring

3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL): Scored based on the weight lifted.
Standing Power Throw (SPT): Scored based on the distance the weight is thrown.
Hand Release Push-Up (HRP): Scored based on the number of push-ups completed within the time limit.
Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC): Scored based on the time taken to complete the course.
2-Mile Run: Scored based on the completion time.
Plank: Score based on the time you hold the plank position.

Alternate Aerobic Events

If the 2-mile run cannot be performed due to medical reasons
Scored based on completion time or distance:
1. 5,000-meter Row
2. 12,000-meter Bike
3. 1km Swim
4. 2.5 km Walk

New Male ACFT Grading Scale

The following is the new male ACFT grading scale:

Max Deadlift (MDL) – Three-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 grading scale for Mandatory Events.

Male ACFT Alternate Events Grading Scale

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 ACFT Grading Scale

The following is the female ACFT grading scale:

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

This completes the ACFT Female grading scale for Mandatory Events.

Female ACFT Alternate Events Grading Scale

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

Conclusion

Please note that the ACFT grading scale and standards may undergo revisions based on feedback and ongoing evaluations by the United States Army.
Soldiers should always refer to the latest official Army publications or their chain of command for the most up-to-date information.