USMC PFT & CFT Calculator — Marine Corps Fitness Test Scoring
MARINE CORPS PHYSICAL FITNESS
USMC PFT & CFT Calculator
Calculate your Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test scores. Covers pull-ups, plank, 3-mile run, Movement to Contact, Ammo Lifts, and Maneuver Under Fire. Based on current Marine Corps Order 6100.13A standards.
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How the PFT and CFT are scored
Every Marine takes the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT) annually. Both tests are worth 300 points each. Scores correlate to classifications — 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class — which affect promotion, duty assignments, and overall fitness rating.
PFT passing minimums (1st Class)
| Age Group | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 17-25 | 235 | 235 |
| 26-30 | 235 | 235 |
| 31-35 | 225 | 225 |
| 36-40 | 220 | 220 |
| 41-45 | 210 | 210 |
| 46-50 | 200 | 200 |
| 51+ | 190 | 190 |
How to improve your weakest event
Pull-Ups: Build volume with grease-the-groove — short sets (50% of max) spread across the day, every day. Weighted hangs + negatives for strength. Band-assisted reps if you're sub-5.
BUILD PULL-UP REPS
Battle Bands
3-pack resistance bands (10 to 125 lbs). Assisted pull-ups for grease-the-groove sets, plus accessory work for back and core. The fastest path from 5 reps to 20.
Shop Battle Bands →Push-Ups: Accumulate 200+ daily push-ups in clean-form sets of 20-25. Add eccentric slow-downs weekly. Deload one day per week.
Plank: Daily weighted planks and hollow-body holds. Train it like a lift, not an afterthought. Farmers carries build the same core system.
BUILD PLANK STRENGTH
Hanging Ab Straps V2
Made in USA hanging ab straps. The deep core strength that holds a long plank without shaking. Hanging leg raises translate directly to PFT plank performance.
Shop Hanging Ab Straps V2 →3-Mile Run: 80% easy Zone-2 aerobic work, 20% tempo and interval. 400m repeats at 5K pace. Most Marines run all their runs too hard.
CRUSH YOUR 3-MILE TIME
Hybrid Vest MK2
Weighted vest for loaded Zone 2 runs and intervals. Run a few weeks loaded, take the vest off on test day, fly through the 3-miler.
Shop Hybrid Vest MK2 →Movement to Contact (880 yd): Pure anaerobic capacity. 30-90 sec sprint intervals with 1:1 or 1:2 rest. Practice in boots.
Ammo Lifts: Overhead push-press work with a sandbag or kettlebell. Train the 2-minute time domain with 30-lb-ish loads. Grip strength matters.
BUILD AMMO-LIFT POWER
Raider Sandbag
60-80 lb Raider Sandbag. Real, shifting weight for overhead push-press, ground-to-shoulder lifts, and the conditioning work the CFT actually tests.
Shop Raider Sandbag →MANUF: Practice the obstacle sequence. Sled drag, buddy carries, and broad jumps at intensity. Technique cuts more time than fitness here.
About this calculator
Scoring is based on current Marine Corps Order 6100.13A standards (PFT & CFT scoring). Actual pass/fail is determined by your command using official tables. Use this calculator for training planning and goal-setting, not official record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good PFT score?
235+ is 1st Class for most age brackets. 280+ is competitive for selection boards. 300 is a perfect score — rare but achievable.
Can I mix pull-ups and push-ups in the same test?
No. You pick one upper-body event at the start. Push-ups cap at 70 points, so most Marines chasing 1st Class default to pull-ups.
How often is the PFT/CFT taken?
PFT once per year (January 1 - June 30). CFT once per year (July 1 - December 31). Separate test windows.
Is the CFT harder than the PFT?
Different. The PFT tests base fitness; the CFT tests combat-relevant qualities — anaerobic capacity, load handling, and technical movement under fatigue. Most Marines find one easier than the other depending on body type.
What changed in the 2024 PFT?
Crunches were replaced with the plank (effective 2023). Scoring tables were updated. Push-ups remain a lower-ceiling alternative to pull-ups.
