We’ve added a new Air Force Physical Fitness Test Calculator to the site. It helps you compute your score on the Air Force physical fitness test. Simply enter the values you expect to score on the exam and press the Calculate button. The calculator will then provide you with your Air Force PFT total score and fitness category.
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The Navy’s physical fitness testing program, the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is designed to ensure our sailors are fit to serve in the physically demanding modern Navy. The test consists of four events: sit and reach, curl-ups, push-ups, and a cardiovascular event (either a 1.5 mile run/walk or 500 yard/450 meter swim. Each sailor progresses through the events with at least a 2 minute (but no longer than 15 minute) break between events.
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Physical fitness is a crucial element of mission performance and must be a part of every Sailor’s life. Mission readiness and operational effectiveness are built on the physical fitness of the individual; therefore, all Navy personnel shall maintain personal physical fitness by regular exercise and proper nutrition.
The Navy governs the Physical Readiness Program through OPNAV Instruction 6110.1H. This instruction includes information on the following:
For more information, download a copy of OPNAV Instruction 6110.1H: Navy Physical Readiness Program.
The U.S. Navy uses weight standards to ensure that service members remain physically fit for duty. Current Navy standards for women appear in the table below. To find the maximum allowable weight for your height, find the row corresponding to your height (in inches) and read the result (in pounds) in the maximum weight column.
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The U.S. Navy uses weight standards to ensure that service members remain physically fit for duty. Current Navy standards for men appear in the table below. To find the maximum allowable weight for your height, find the row corresponding to your height (in inches) and read the result (in pounds) in the maximum weight column.
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We’ve added a new Air Force Physical Fitness Test Calculator to the site. It helps you compute your score on the Air Force physical fitness test. Simply enter the values you expect to score on the exam and press the Calculate button. The calculator will then provide you with your Air Force PFT total score and fitness category.
In January 2004, the Air Force scrapped their complete reliance on the dreaded “bike test” and returned to the roots of physical fitness. Airmen and officers must now pass a multi-part physical fitness test (PFT) on at least an annual basis. The test consists of three components: aerobic fitness, muscle strength and body composition.
In the remainder of this article, we examine each of the three test components. The scoring tables are complex, so we’ve created an online Air Force PFT calculator to help you compute scores.
Cardiovascular fitness is one of the cornerstones of a solid physical fitness foundation. In fact, the Air Force used to rely completely on this component during the era of the bike test. Under the new system, cardiovascular fitness accounts for 50% of your total physical fitness score. All Air Force servicemembers must complete a 1.5-mile timed run to determine their aerobic fitness score.
Servicemembers who are physically unable to run may receive a medical waiver authorizing them to participate in an alternative aerobic fitness assessment. Available alternatives include cycle ergonometry (yes, the “bike test”!) and a 1-mile walk. Choice of an alternative test rests with the unit commander, based upon medical guidance.
The muscle strength component of the test determines 20% of your fitness score and consists of two tests. First, you must perform the maxmimum number of push-ups you can accomplish in one-minute. Next, you perform a similar series of one-minute timed crunches. Each of these tests is weighted equally as 10% of your final fitness score.
The final component of the test, body composition, accounts for the remaining 30% of your score. If you have a body mass index (BMI) of less than 25%, you are exempt from measurement and receive the full 30 points. If your BMI is greater than 25%, the Air Force will measure the circumference of your abdomen and determine your body composition score. This component replaces the height and weight testing performed in the past.
You may calculate your score using the following formula:
(Aerobic Score X 50%) + (Push-Up Score X 10%) + (Crunches Score X 10%) + (Body Comp Score X 30%)
This will produce a score on a scale of 1-100. Use the table below to convert your numeric score to an Air Force fitness category:
| Fitness Level | Total Score |
|---|---|
| Excellent | >=90 |
| Good | 75-89.9 |
| Fair | 70-74.9 |
| Marginal | <70 |
Airmen and officers who score in the Excellent or Good categories must retest within 12 months of their assessment. Members who score in the Marginal or Poor categories must retest within 90 days of their assessment.
All members of the Air Force (AF) must be physically fit to support the AF mission. Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness. The goal of the Fitness Program (FP) is to motivate all members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength/flexibility training, and healthy eating. Commanders and supervisors must incorporate fitness into the AF culture to establish an environment for members to maintain physical fitness and health to meet expeditionary mission requirements and deliver a fit and ready force. The annual fitness assessment (FA) provides commanders with a tool to assist in the determination of overall fitness of their military personnel.
The Air Force Fitness Program is governed by AFI 10-248: Air Force Fitness Program. Before reading the instruction itself, you may wish to read our summary article: Air Force Physical Fitness Requirements.
The U.S. Air Force uses weight standards to ensure that potential recruits are physically fit for duty. Current Air Force standards appear in the table below. To find the maximum allowable weight for your height, find the row corresponding to your height (in inches) and the column corresponding to your gender and read the result (in pounds).
| Height | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 131 | 131 |
| 59 | 136 | 136 |
| 60 | 141 | 141 |
| 61 | 145 | 145 |
| 62 | 150 | 150 |
| 63 | 155 | 155 |
| 64 | 160 | 160 |
| 65 | 165 | 165 |
| 66 | 170 | 170 |
| 67 | 175 | 175 |
| 68 | 180 | 180 |
| 69 | 186 | 186 |
| 70 | 191 | 191 |
| 71 | 197 | 197 |
| 72 | 202 | 202 |
| 73 | 208 | 208 |
| 74 | 214 | 214 |
| 75 | 220 | 220 |
| 76 | 225 | 225 |
| 77 | 221 | 231 |
| 78 | 237 | 237 |
| 79 | 244 | 244 |
| 80 | 250 | 250 |
These standards do not apply to active duty airmen, who must instead meet the Air Force fitness standards.
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