Army AFT & ACFT Score Calculator (2026)

Overview

Trying to figure out whether your current 2-mile run or SDC time clears the 60-point minimum—and how much you actually need to improve—often comes down to one detail: AFT/ACFT scoring is threshold-based, not “smooth” or proportional.

Use this page to plan realistically: pick AFT (2025+) or ACFT (Legacy), then interpret your results with the same logic used in the official step tables. If you want the broader context, start at the Health & Fitness hub.

Last Verified: December 2025

What changes your outcome (and what doesn’t)

• Changes your score: crossing a cutoff row (example: improving SDC from 2:07 to 2:06 can matter, while 2:07 to 2:06:5 cannot).
• Changes your pass/fail: dropping below 60 points on any single event—even with a strong total.
• Usually doesn’t change your points: small improvements that stay inside the same cutoff band.

Quick navigation: worked examples • visual guide • FAQ

Formula & Methodology

The scoring method is simple, but it behaves differently from “percent better” thinking: each event is matched to a step table and the tool awards the best point row you qualify for.

points(event) = best point row that you satisfy


Higher-is-better (MDL, HRPU, Plank, SPT):
choose the highest row where raw ≥ threshold

Lower-is-better (SDC, 2-Mile Run):
choose the highest row where time ≤ threshold

total = sum of event points
pass = (every event ≥ 60) AND (total ≥ minimum total)

Pass rules (the part most people miss)

Quick Reference: 27–31 cutoffs you can plan around

If you’re in the default band (27–31), these are the exact 60-point (pass line) and 70-point thresholds shown in the tables below for AFT. Other age bands differ—always set the correct band before interpreting.

For the full at-a-glance tables (all age bands), jump to the tables section.

Worked Examples (real numbers + short interpretation)

Example 1: “Exactly pass” General at 300 (27–31)

Goal: clear the minimum with no extra margin.

• Profile: AFT • 27–31 • Standard: General
• Inputs (Male): MDL 150 lb • HRPU 14 • SDC 2:32 • Plank 1:20 • 2MR 19:45
• Meaning: that is 60 points per event → 300 total. Any slip (one second slower on SDC/run, one rep short) risks dropping below 60 in that event.

Example 2: “Clean Combat MOS pass” at 350 (27–31)

Goal: hit a reliable 350 without over-focusing on one event.

• Profile: AFT • 27–31 • Standard: Combat MOS
• Inputs (Male): MDL 190 lb • HRPU 26 • SDC 2:06 • Plank 1:52 • 2MR 18:23
• Meaning: these are the 70-point thresholds across all five events → 350 total. If one event dips to 69, you can still pass at 350 only if another event compensates—but you still must keep every event ≥60.

Example 3: Same 350-point concept (Female, 27–31)

• Profile: AFT • 27–31 • Standard: Combat MOS
• Inputs (Female): MDL 140 lb • HRPU 16 • SDC 2:43 • Plank 1:52 • 2MR 21:00
• Meaning: again, this targets the 70-point row in each event → 350 total. The planning lesson is the same: step tables reward crossing cutoffs, not “being slightly better.”

Common logic mistake illustrated

Four strong events can’t “cover” a weak one. If your total looks high but one event is under 60, the outcome is still a fail. Treat 60 points per event as a hard constraint first, then optimize total points.

Infographic & Visual Guide

If you’re comparing AFT vs ACFT for training plans or counseling notes, these visuals summarize what changes and what stays the same. For the bigger picture across similar tools, you can browse the Health & Fitness hub.

Want the detailed cutoffs? Use the tables section to cross-check your current band.

Use Cases (when this is actually useful)

• “How many seconds do I need?” planning: because points move in steps, you can target the next cutoff instead of guessing a percent improvement.
• Bottleneck detection: the lowest event (in points) is often the fastest way to raise total—unless it risks falling below 60.
• General vs Combat MOS decisions: you can see whether you’re already “safe” for General but still short for Combat MOS totals.
• AFT vs ACFT comparison: switching modes shows how removing SPT changes where your points must come from.

Math/logic tips that save time

• Chase thresholds, not averages: if the next SDC cutoff is 2:06, training to 2:07 is emotionally satisfying but can be worth 0 points.
• Don’t “round down” conversions: converting kg→lb (or m→ft) and then rounding can push a value below a cutoff. If you’re close, enter the measurement in the unit you actually tested.
• Time-entry ambiguity: keep it in mm:ss so you don’t accidentally plan around the wrong number (e.g., 210 is interpreted as 2:10).

If you want practice ideas without changing anything on the page layout, use the practice guide section (it’s designed to match the event logic above).