Below are the new ACFT score charts for both male and female soldiers in the army for 2024:
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) – 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 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 |
Army Combat Fitness Test, is considered the soldiers ‘key Performance Physical Fitness Test in 2025. Our ACFT Standards 2025 chart provides a detailed breakdown of performance standards. The test has six events: the deadlift, standing power throw, hand release pushup, sprint-drag-carry, plank hold and two-mile run. Each event is scored depending on how well you have completed it, with points awarded for your performance in a different category and standard which goes up with age and gender.
Army Combat Fitness Test standards are holistic, soldiers should be prepared to undergo exercises that will test your strength and readiness for physically demanding activities. For those Airmen, the air force fitness standards focus more on core strength, aerobic endurance, and muscle tone exercises such as sit-ups, cross-leg reverse crunches of the end forward uncurl on a flat stomach! and forearm planks. The updated Air Force PT standards 2025 serves not only as a metric for individual progress but also as a benchmark for unit readiness. B
To recognize the soldiers who have shown extraordinary perseverance and outstanding performance in the Army Combat Fitness Test, and the core strength and perseverance of the Air Force soldiers in their respective physical challenges, Custom Coins can be issued to soldiers with outstanding performance as a sign of motivation and encouragement.
Depending on the branch of the military, two coins with Air Force and Army elements can be designed. For example, the image of a soldier holding a gun and standing upright, or elements such as a fighter jet and aircraft emblem. In addition, the reverse side of the coin can also be engraved with the brilliant achievements of the soldiers in the test. In short, this coin is not only a recognition of the soldiers’ past efforts but also a silent spur to continue to pursue excellence in the future.
