Pft Marine Corps Calculator

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Reviewed by: David Chen, PFT/MCMAP Instructor

Use this calculator to determine your final score on the US Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT), which is mandatory for all active-duty and reserve Marines. Ensure you meet the minimum standards for your age and gender.

Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Calculator

Your Total PFT Score:

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Detailed Scoring Breakdown

PFT Marine Corps Calculator Formula

PFT Score = Plank Score + Pull-up/Push-up Score + 3-Mile Run Score

Where:
Score = Interpolation between Minimum Passing Score (60 points) and Max Score (100 points) based on Age/Gender Tables.

Score = $60 + \frac{(100 – 60)}{(\text{Max Performance} – \text{Min Performance})} \times (\text{User Performance} – \text{Min Performance})$
Formula Source: Official Marine Corps PFT Scoring Message

Variables

  • Age: Used to select the correct scoring table.
  • Gender: Determines the standard events and scoring tables (e.g., Pull-ups for males, Push-ups for females in some scenarios, though Pull-ups are standard for the PFT).
  • Plank Time: The total time, in minutes and seconds, the Marine holds the plank position.
  • Pull-ups/Push-ups: The number of fully executed repetitions.
  • 3-Mile Run Time: The total time taken to complete the 3-mile (4.8 km) run, in minutes and seconds.

What is the PFT Marine Corps Calculator?

The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is a critical component of every Marine’s annual readiness assessment. It is designed to measure physical stamina and endurance, ensuring Marines maintain a state of physical readiness to execute the duties required in combat and non-combat environments. Passing the PFT is a requirement for continued service and promotion eligibility.

This calculator streamlines the process of scoring the three major events: the Plank (core endurance), Pull-ups (upper body strength), and the 3-Mile Run (cardiovascular endurance). Each event is scored on a scale of 0 to 100 points, totaling a maximum possible score of 300. The score determines the Marine’s fitness class (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or failure).

How to Calculate PFT Score (Example)

Consider a 25-year-old male Marine:

  1. Determine Individual Event Scores: Input the age and gender into the calculator to select the 17-26 Male scoring table.
  2. Plank: If the Marine completes a 3:00 plank, this time is mapped to the scoring table for the Plank Score (e.g., 85 points).
  3. Pull-ups: If the Marine completes 15 pull-ups, this number is mapped to the table for the Pull-up Score (e.g., 80 points).
  4. 3-Mile Run: If the Marine runs 3 miles in 22:30, this time is mapped to the table for the Run Score (e.g., 75 points).
  5. Sum the Scores: The total PFT score is $85 + 80 + 75 = 240$.
  6. Determine Class: A score of 240 falls into the 1st Class category, indicating excellent fitness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a passing PFT score?

A minimum score of 200 points is generally required to pass the PFT and avoid punitive administrative action. However, the requirement is broken down into minimums for each event, and minimums for different age groups. Marines must strive for a 1st Class score (225-300).

Do female Marines do pull-ups or push-ups?

Currently, the PFT allows female Marines to choose between pull-ups or push-ups as their upper body strength event. The scoring tables are adjusted accordingly for each option to maintain fairness. This calculator defaults to Pull-ups but scores based on the input as repetitions for the chosen event.

How often is the PFT required?

Active-duty and Reserve Marines are required to take the PFT once a year. It is typically administered between January 1 and June 30.

What is the maximum PFT score possible?

The maximum PFT score is 300 points, achieved by scoring 100 points in the Plank, 100 points in Pull-ups/Push-ups, and 100 points in the 3-Mile Run.

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