Understanding the US Navy PRT Calculator and Scoring
The US Navy's Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is a critical component of a sailor's career, ensuring they maintain the physical fitness required for naval service. This calculator helps estimate your PRT score based on your performance in the three key components: 1.5-mile run, push-ups, and the plank exercise. The scoring system is gender and age-group specific, reflecting different physiological capabilities.
Push-ups: Assesses upper body strength. More repetitions contribute to a better score.
Plank: Evaluates core strength and muscular endurance. Longer hold times result in higher points.
How the Calculator Works (Simplified Logic):
This calculator uses a simplified approach to estimate PRT scores. Official Navy scoring tables are detailed and can be complex, involving specific point breakdowns for each exercise based on gender and age group. This tool provides an approximation:
Run Time Conversion: The input minutes and seconds for the 1.5-mile run are converted into a total number of seconds.
Plank Time Conversion: The input minutes and seconds for the plank are converted into a total number of seconds.
Scoring Algorithm (Conceptual): The calculator conceptually maps the user's performance (run time in seconds, push-up count, plank time in seconds) against a generalized scoring scale. For official scoring, you would consult the specific PRT tables published by the Navy. Different age groups and genders have different benchmarks.
Pass/Fail Determination: The calculator determines if the calculated score meets a minimum threshold for passing. This threshold also varies by gender, age, and sometimes by specific command requirements or updates to the PRT policy.
PRT Category: Based on the score, it assigns a general category like "Satisfactory," "Good," "Excellent," etc.
US Navy PRT Scoring Tables:
The official scoring tables are released by the Navy and are subject to change. They provide a detailed breakdown of points awarded for specific performance levels in each exercise. These tables are crucial for accurate PRT evaluations. You can typically find the most up-to-date tables on official Navy portals or through your command's fitness leadership.
Disclaimer:
This calculator is an estimation tool for recreational purposes and educational understanding. It is NOT an official US Navy PRT scoring system. For official evaluations and precise scoring, always refer to the latest US Navy PRT directives and consult with your command's Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) coordinator or command leadership.
function calculatePRTScore() {
var gender = document.getElementById("gender").value;
var age = parseInt(document.getElementById("age").value);
var runTimeMinutes = parseInt(document.getElementById("runTimeMinutes").value);
var runTimeSeconds = parseInt(document.getElementById("runTimeSeconds").value);
var pushUps = parseInt(document.getElementById("pushUps").value);
var plankTimeMinutes = parseInt(document.getElementById("plankTimeMinutes").value);
var plankTimeSeconds = parseInt(document.getElementById("plankTimeSeconds").value);
var warningDiv = document.getElementById("passFailStatus");
var categoryDiv = document.getElementById("prtCategory");
warningDiv.style.display = 'none';
categoryDiv.style.display = 'none';
// Input validation
if (isNaN(age) || age 65) {
warningDiv.textContent = "Please enter a valid age between 17 and 65.";
warningDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (isNaN(runTimeMinutes) || isNaN(runTimeSeconds) || runTimeMinutes < 0 || runTimeSeconds 59) {
warningDiv.textContent = "Please enter a valid 1.5 mile run time.";
warningDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (isNaN(pushUps) || pushUps < 0) {
warningDiv.textContent = "Please enter a valid number of push-ups.";
warningDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
if (isNaN(plankTimeMinutes) || isNaN(plankTimeSeconds) || plankTimeMinutes < 0 || plankTimeSeconds 59) {
warningDiv.textContent = "Please enter a valid plank time.";
warningDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
var totalRunSeconds = (runTimeMinutes * 60) + runTimeSeconds;
var totalPlankSeconds = (plankTimeMinutes * 60) + plankTimeSeconds;
// — Simplified Scoring Logic —
// This is a conceptual approximation. Official Navy scoring tables are complex and vary.
// These values are illustrative and do not represent exact official Navy calculations.
var runScore = 0;
var pushUpScore = 0;
var plankScore = 0;
var totalScore = 0;
var passScoreThreshold = 0; // This would be determined by official tables
var category = "Unknown";
// Define base scores and points per unit for illustration
// These are NOT official Navy values, just for demonstration of calculation structure.
var runPointsPerSecond = -0.5; // Example: negative coefficient means faster is better
var pushUpPointsPerRep = 1.5; // Example: each push-up adds points
var plankPointsPerSecond = 0.8; // Example: longer hold adds points
var baseRunScore = 100;
var basePushUpScore = 50;
var basePlankScore = 50;
// Calculate scores based on inputs (illustrative logic)
// Run Score Calculation (example: start from a base and subtract for time)
// A realistic table would have minimum/maximum times and corresponding scores.
// For example, a 12-minute run might be 100 points, and each additional 6 seconds subtracts 1 point.
// Or it might be structured like: <8:00 = 100 pts, 8:00-8:05 = 99 pts, etc.
var illustrativeMaxRunSeconds = 720; // 12 minutes
if (totalRunSeconds = 30 && age = 280) category = "Excellent";
else if (totalScore >= 240) category = "Good";
else if (totalScore >= passScoreThreshold) category = "Satisfactory";
else category = "Unsatisfactory";
} else { // Default for other male ages (simplified)
passScoreThreshold = 190; // Illustrative threshold
if (totalScore >= 270) category = "Excellent";
else if (totalScore >= 230) category = "Good";
else if (totalScore >= passScoreThreshold) category = "Satisfactory";
else category = "Unsatisfactory";
}
} else { // Female
if (age >= 30 && age = 260) category = "Excellent";
else if (totalScore >= 220) category = "Good";
else if (totalScore >= passScoreThreshold) category = "Satisfactory";
else category = "Unsatisfactory";
} else { // Default for other female ages (simplified)
passScoreThreshold = 180; // Illustrative threshold
if (totalScore >= 250) category = "Excellent";
else if (totalScore >= 210) category = "Good";
else if (totalScore >= passScoreThreshold) category = "Satisfactory";
else category = "Unsatisfactory";
}
}
document.getElementById("scoreValue").textContent = Math.round(totalScore);
categoryDiv.textContent = "PRT Category: " + category;
categoryDiv.style.display = 'block';
if (category === "Unsatisfactory") {
warningDiv.textContent = "Your score is currently Unsatisfactory. Consider consulting with your command's FEP program.";
warningDiv.style.display = 'block';
} else {
warningDiv.textContent = "This is an estimated score. Consult official PRT tables for accurate scoring.";
warningDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
}