Army Fitness Calculator
Army Physical Fitness Calculator works out Total score and Maximum possible from What to calculate, Test and Sex for the standards table. The default figures on this page give total score of 193.33; change any entry and the result, the working and the sources update together.
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Updates as you typeHow this is worked out
6 steps
- Push-ups: 55 against a 30 minimum and 60 maximum (higher is better) = 93.33 points.
- 2-mile run: 810 against a 1230 minimum and 810 maximum (lower is better) = 100 points.
- Total 193.33 of 200 possible; pass mark 120.
- Body fat = 86.010 log10(34 - 15.5) - 70.041 log10(70) + 36.76 = 16.52%.
- BMI = 703 x 180 / 70^2 = 25.82.
- Fat mass = 180 x 16.52% = 29.73 lb; lean mass 150.27 lb.
Score by eventtable
| name | performance | minStandard | maxStandard | direction | points | passed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Push-ups | 55 | 30 | 60 | higher | 93.33 | yes |
| 2-mile run | 810 | 1,230 | 810 | lower | 100 | yes |
Its 5 worked examples are re-run on every release, last on 15 September 2026. What changed
Sources and references
7 sources
What the Army Physical Fitness Calculator calculates
Scores a military physical fitness test event by event on the services’ sliding scale, and screens body composition with the DoD circumference equations.
How to use this Army Physical Fitness Calculator
Enter What to calculate, Test, Sex for the standards table and Age at the test. Total score updates as you type. Change one figure at a time to see what drives the result.
How the result is worked out
Open “How this is worked out” beside the result for the step-by-step calculation behind Total score, Maximum possible and Share of the maximum.
The method follows Hodgdon J.A. & Beckett M.B., Prediction of percent body fat for U.S. Navy men and women from body circumferences and height, Naval Health Research Center Reports 84-11 and 84-29 - the DoD circumference equations, DoD Instruction 1308.03, DoD Physical Fitness/Body Composition Program, Army Regulation 600-9, The Army Body Composition Program, Marine Corps Order 6100.13A, Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests - scoring tables and U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Program, PRT scoring tables.
What you can compare
Change one input at a time to see how it affects Total score, Maximum possible and Share of the maximum. The inputs you can vary are What to calculate, Test, Sex for the standards table, Age at the test, Events, with the standards from your scorecard and Points at the minimum standard.
Understanding Total score, Maximum possible and Share of the maximum
This is an unofficial practice estimate. Only your unit’s current official scorecard and a certified grader produce a score of record, and only a medical provider can interpret body composition. Standards change: always read the minimum and maximum figures off the edition of the order in force for your test date.
Results are general information, not financial, tax, legal, medical or engineering advice. Check any decision that matters with a qualified professional.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Army body fat calculator accurate?
The Army Physical Fitness Calculator follows the stated method, but the result is only as reliable as What to calculate, Test, Sex for the standards table, Age at the test and Events, with the standards from your scorecard and the assumptions shown. Check the working and sources before relying on it for an important decision.
How much body fat am I allowed in the Army?
On the figures this page opens with — points at the minimum standard 60 and points at the maximum standard 100 — the total score is 193.33. No single number fits everyone: change any figure above and the answer updates as you type, with each step of the arithmetic beside it.
What information do I need for the Army Physical Fitness Calculator?
You need What to calculate, Test, Sex for the standards table, Age at the test, Events, with the standards from your scorecard, Points at the minimum standard, Points at the maximum standard and Total needed to pass. The page opens with default figures that give total score of 193.33, so you can see the scale before entering your own.
What does this Army Physical Fitness Calculator show?
It shows Total score, Maximum possible, Share of the maximum, Total needed to pass, Passed, Events scored, Events below the minimum and Score by event, with the working and any warnings for your entries.
Can I check how the Army Physical Fitness Calculator result was calculated?
Yes. The “How this is worked out” section shows the calculation steps, and the sources section identifies the references used for the method.