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New ACFT Grading Scale 2024

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. 

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ACFT Events

The six ACFT events are:

  1. 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift
  2. Standing Power Throw
  3. Hand-Release Push-Up
  4. Sprint-Drag-Carry
  5. Plank
  6. 2-Mile Run (or an alternate event)

Alternate ACFT Events

The Army Combat Fitness Test Alternate events are as follows:

  1. The 5,000-meter Row
  2. The 12,000-meter Bike
  3. Swim (1km)
  4. 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.
  • Calculation: Use the ACFT Calculator for 2024 to calculator overal score.

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.

  1. Gold: 540–600 points
  2. Silver: 480–539 points
  3. Bronze: 360–479 points
  4. Pass: 360 points (with at least 60 points in each event)
  5. 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

  1. 3-Repetition Maximum Deadlift (MDL): Scored based on the weight lifted.
  2. Standing Power Throw (SPT): Scored based on the distance the weight is thrown.
  3. Hand Release Push-Up (HRP): Scored based on the number of push-ups completed within the time limit.
  4. Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC): Scored based on the time taken to complete the course.
  5. 2-Mile Run: Scored based on the completion time.
  6. 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 RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-21340 lbs140 lbs
22-26370 lbs140 lbs
27-31370 lbs140 lbs
32-36370 lbs140 lbs
37-41340 lbs140 lbs
42-46340 lbs140 lbs
47-51320 lbs120 lbs
52-56280 lbs100 lbs
57-61250 lbs80 lbs
Over 62230 lbs80 lbs

 

Hand-release Push-up (HRP)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-215710
22-266110
27-316210
32-366010
37-415910
42-465610
47-515510
52-565110
57-614610
Over 624310

Sprint / Drag / Carry (SDC)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-2101:2902:28
22-2601:3002:31
27-3101:3002:32
32-3601:3302:36
37-4101:3602:41
42-4601:4002:45
47-5101:4502:53
52-5601:5203:00
57-6101:5803:12
Over 6202:0903:16

Plank (PLK)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-2103:4001:30
22-2603:3501:25
27-3103:3001:20
32-3603:2501:15
37-4103:2001:10
42-4603:2001:10
47-5103:2001:10
52-5603:2001:10
57-6103:2001:10
Over 6203:2001:10

Two-Mile Run (2MR)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-2113:2222:00
22-2613:2722:00
27-3113:3122:00
32-3613:4222:00
37-4113:5822:11
42-4614:0522:32
47-5114:3022:55
52-5615:0923:20
57-6115:2823:36
Over 6215:2823:36

This completes the ACFT male grading scale for Mandatory Events.

Male ACFT Alternate Events Grading Scale

Age Range2.5-mile Walk
(MM:SS)		12 km Bike
(MM:SS)		1 km Swim
(MM:SS)		5 km Row
(MM:SS)
17-2131:0026:2530:4830:48
22-2630:4526:1230:3030:30
27-3130:3026:0030:2030:20
32-3630:4526:1230:3030:30
37-4131:0026:2530:4830:48
42-4631:0026:2530:4830:48
47-5132:0027:1631:4831:48
52-5632:0027:1631:4831:48
57-6133:0028:0732:5032:50
Over 6233:0028:0732:5032:50

New Female ACFT Grading Scale

The following is the female ACFT grading scale:

Max Deadlift (MDL): Three-Repetitions (LBS)

Age GroupMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-21210 lbs120 lbs
22-26230 lbs120 lbs
27-31230 lbs120 lbs
32-36230 lbs120 lbs
37-41210 lbs120 lbs
42-46210 lbs120 lbs
47-51190 lbs120 lbs
52-56190 lbs120 lbs
57-61170 lbs120 lbs
Over 62170 lbs120 lbs

Standing Power Throw (SPT)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-218.4 m3.9 m
22-268.5 m4.0 m
27-318.7 m4.2 m
32-368.6 m4.1 m
37-418.2 m4.1 m
42-468.1 m3.9 m
47-517.8 m3.7 m
52-567.4 m3.5 m
57-616.6 m3.4 m
Over 626.6 m3.4 m

Hand-release Push-up (HRP)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-2153 reps10 reps
22-2650 reps10 reps
27-3148 reps10 reps
32-3647 reps10 reps
37-4141 reps10 reps
42-4636 reps10 reps
47-5135 reps10 reps
52-5630 reps10 reps
57-6124 reps10 reps
Over 6224 reps10 reps

Sprint / Drag / Carry (SDC)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-2101:5503:15
22-2601:5503:15
27-3101:5503:15
32-3601:5903:22
37-4102:0203:27
42-4602:0903:42
47-5102:1103:51
52-5602:1804:03
57-6102:2604:48
Over 6202:2604:48

Plank (PLK)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-2103:4001:30
22-2603:3501:25
27-3103:3001:20
32-3603:2501:15
37-4103:2001:10
42-4603:2001:10
47-5103:2001:10
52-5603:2001:10
57-6103:2001:10
Over 6203:2001:10

Two-Mile Run (2MR)

Age RangeMaximum Points (100)Minimum Points (60)
17-2115:2923:22
22-2615:0023:15
27-3115:0023:13
32-3615:1823:19
37-4115:3023:23
42-4615:4923:42
47-5115:5824:00
52-5616:2924:24
57-6117:1824:48
Over 6217:1825:00

This completes the ACFT Female grading scale for Mandatory Events.

Female ACFT Alternate Events Grading Scale

Age Range2.5-mile Walk (MM:SS)12 km Bike (MM:SS)1 km Swim (MM:SS)5 km Row (MM:SS)
17-2134:0028:5833:4833:48
22-2633:3028:3133:1833:18
27-3133:0028:0732:4832:48
32-3633:3028:3133:1833:18
37-4134:0028:5833:4833:48
42-4634:0028:5833:4833:48
47-5135:0029:5034:4834:48
52-5635:0029:5034:4834:48
57-6136:0030:4135:4835:48
Over 6236:0030:4135:4835:48

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.
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