Standards Charts

USAF PT Standards & Score Charts

General overview of performance standards and scoring. For a detailed score estimation, try our Air Force PT Calculator. Refer to DAFMAN 36-2905 for complete official charts.

Example PT Standards Overview
This table shows simplified examples of passing minimums and performance for maximum points for various age and gender groups. Actual scores are tiered based on specific performance.
Age GroupGenderComponentMinimum for Passing ScorePerformance for Max Points
<25Male1.5 Mile Run13:36 (Pass)9:12 (60 pts)
<25MalePush-ups33 (Pass)67 (20 pts)
<25MaleSit-ups42 (Pass)58 (20 pts)
30-34Male1.5 Mile Run14:20 (Pass)9:45 (60 pts)
<25Female1.5 Mile Run16:22 (Pass)11:06 (60 pts)
<25FemalePush-ups18 (Pass)47 (20 pts)
<25FemaleSit-ups38 (Pass)54 (20 pts)
30-34Female1.5 Mile Run17:00 (Pass)11:50 (60 pts)
Airman performing PT test components
Body Composition (WHtR)
Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) is a component of the Body Composition Assessment. A WHtR of ≤ 0.55 is required to pass this component. Failure results in an overall test failure.

Calculation: Waist Circumference (inches) / Height (inches)

Passing Standard: ≤ 0.55

Refer to DAFMAN 36-2905 for specific measurement procedures.

Alternate Exercises

The Air Force provides alternate exercises for members with medical limitations or specific exemptions. These include:

  • 2-km Walk (aerobic)
  • Hand-Release Push-ups (strength)
  • Cross-Leg Reverse Crunches (strength)
  • Forearm Plank (strength)
  • HAMR Shuttle Run (High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run - aerobic)

Scoring charts for these alternate exercises are also available in DAFMAN 36-2905. Our PT Calculator supports these alternates.