The 2026 Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) is governed by AFMAN 36-2905, dated 24 March 2026 (formerly DAFMAN 36-2905), and scored on AFPC’s PFRA charts. Your thresholds depend on your age group, your sex for the physical components, and the event you choose in each component. Use the lookup below to see all of yours at once.
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Male · Under 25 · General charts
| Event | Minimum (starred row) | Full points |
|---|---|---|
| Muscular strength · 15 pts · Choose one | ||
| Push-ups1 minute¶A2.3 | 30 reps2.5 pts | 67 reps15 pts |
| Hand-release push-ups2 minutes¶A2.4 | 27 reps2.5 pts | 52 reps15 pts |
| Core endurance · 15 pts · Choose one | ||
| Sit-ups1 minute¶A2.5 | 33 reps2.5 pts | 58 reps15 pts |
| Cross-leg reverse crunch2 minutes¶A2.6 | 35 reps2.5 pts | 60 reps15 pts |
| Forearm plankTimed hold¶A2.7 | 1:352.5 pts | 3:4015 pts |
| Cardiorespiratory · 50 pts · Choose one | ||
| 2-mile run2.0 miles¶A2.8 | 19:4535 pts | 13:2550 pts |
| 20 m HAMRShuttles to the beep¶A2.9 | 42 shuttlesLevel 6, shuttle 1 · 35 pts | 87 shuttlesLevel 10, shuttle 6 · 50 pts |
| 2-km walkOnly if on your AF Form 469¶3.7.3 | 16:16 or fasterPass/fail, no points | No pointsCan't count toward Excellent |
| Body composition · 20 pts · Scored for everyone | ||
| Waist-to-height ratioHeight 68 in¶3.15.4.2 | No minimum0 pts at 41 in or more | 33.5 in or lessWHtR 0.49 · 20 pts |
How you pass
- A composite of 75 or more out of 100.¶3.1
- At least the starred chart minimum on each physical component you take. Below it the component scores zero and the PFRA is Unsatisfactory. Body composition has no minimum.¶3.7.1
- Minimums alone are not enough: every minimum plus a perfect 20 on body composition is 60, short of 75.¶3.7.4
- Excellent is above 90; Satisfactory is 75 to 89.9.¶3.6.1
- A WHtR above 0.55 (a waist over 38 in at your height) with a failing composite means a Tier 2 body fat assessment; pass it and body composition is scored as exempt.¶3.1.1, 3.7.2
2026 Air Force PT Standards Snapshot
Effective standard
March 2026 PFRA standards
Composite to pass¶3.1
75 or higher out of 100
Component minimum¶3.7.1
Starred chart row on each physical component
Score groups¶1.3.3
9 age groups × male/female, plus AFSPECWAR/EOD
Components¶3.7.1
Cardio 50 · Body comp 20 · Strength 15 · Core 15
Component exemption¶3.9
PFRA Hold, with limited exceptions
For every point value, see the score charts page. For a full composite with pass/fail checks, use the homepage calculator.
2026 Air Force PT Standards Overview
The composite is out of 100 points. Each physical component has a chart minimum you must reach; body composition does not¶3.7.1.
| Component | Events (choose one) | Max points | Minimum to pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiorespiratory | 2-mile run or 20 m HAMR; the 2-km walk only if your AF Form 469 authorizes it (pass/fail, no points) | 50 pts | 35 pts (chart minimum) |
| Body composition | Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), for everyone | 20 pts | No minimum (WHtR 0.60+ = 0 pts) |
| Muscular strength | 1-minute push-ups or 2-minute hand-release push-ups | 15 pts | 2.5 pts (chart minimum) |
| Core endurance | 1-minute sit-ups, 2-minute cross-leg reverse crunch or timed forearm plank | 15 pts | 2.5 pts (chart minimum) |
Events and timings: ¶3.1.2.2 strength, ¶3.1.2.3 core, ¶3.1.2.4 cardio; the walk ¶3.7.3.
How Air Force PT Standards Are Organized
- Age and sex: nine age groups (under 25, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60 and over). Strength, core and cardio are scored on separate male and female charts; body composition is the same for everyone¶3.1.
- AFSPECWAR/EOD: Airmen who also take an occupationally specific assessment take a sex-neutral, age-normed PFRA, scored on AFPC’s AFSPECWAR/EOD charts¶1.3.3. Pick that standard in the lookup above.
- Weights: cardio is 50 points, body composition 20, strength 15 and core 15¶3.7.1.
- Event choice: you complete one event from each of strength, core and cardio¶3.15.8.
- Points: each rep, second or shuttle maps to a published point value, from the starred minimum to full points. Below the minimum, the component scores zero and the PFRA is Unsatisfactory whatever the composite¶3.6.1, 3.7.4.
- Categories: Excellent above 90, Satisfactory 75 to 89.9, Unsatisfactory below 75 or with any component minimum missed¶3.6.1.
Where to Find Score Charts
The point tables come from AFPC’s PFRA scoring charts (AFPC charts eff. 1 Mar 2026 (corrected 17 Mar 2026)), a separate document from AFMAN 36-2905. Our PFRA score charts page shows every gender, age group and event so you can check exact rep-to-point conversions.
Component-Specific Standards & Charts
Minimums, full-points values and the official form rules for each event, with timers and practice tools:
2-Mile Run StandardsRun times and points by age and gender.HAMR Shuttle Run StandardsShuttle counts, levels and the official beep rules.Push-Up StandardsPush-ups and hand-release push-ups, with a rep counter.Sit-Up StandardsSit-ups and the cross-leg reverse crunch, with a timer.Forearm Plank StandardsHold times and exactly what ends a plank.Female PT StandardsEvery female minimum and max on one page.
Air Force PT Standards by Situation
Interactive Calculator
Enter reps and times and get your composite with every pass/fail check.
Exemptions & Profiles
How AF Form 469 profiles, PFRA Hold and the enduring-condition exceptions work.
How to Pass the PT Test
Training roadmaps and test preparation.
PT Score Sheet 2026
The AF Form 4446 explained, plus a printable practice worksheet.
PT Test Minimums 2026
The composite and component pass rules, with worked examples.
Test Day Guide
The order, rest periods, counting and your rights on test day.
Frequently Asked Questions About USAF PT Standards
What are the Air Force PT standards in 2026?+
The 2026 Physical Fitness Readiness Assessment (PFRA) scores four components: cardiorespiratory fitness (50 points), body composition (20), muscular strength (15) and core endurance (15) (AFMAN 36-2905 para. 3.7.1). Strength, core and cardio are scored on AFPC charts by age group and sex; body composition uses the waist-to-height ratio, which is the same for every age and sex (para. 3.1).
What score do you need to pass?+
A composite of 75 or more, and at least the starred chart minimum on each physical component you take: 2.5 points for strength and core, 35 for cardio. Body composition has no minimum; a WHtR of 0.60 or higher scores 0 points (AFMAN 36-2905 paras. 3.1 and 3.7.1). Meeting every minimum is not enough on its own, because the minimums do not add up to 75 (para. 3.7.4).
Do standards change by age?+
Yes. The AFPC charts have nine age groups: under 25, five-year groups from 25-29 to 55-59, and 60 and over. On the 2026 charts no minimum or full-points value gets harder as you move into an older age group.
Do standards change by gender?+
Strength, core and cardio use separate male and female charts (AFMAN 36-2905 para. 3.1). Body composition is age- and sex-agnostic. Airmen who also take an occupationally specific assessment (OSPFRA) take a sex-neutral, age-normed PFRA instead, scored on AFPC's AFSPECWAR/EOD charts (para. 1.3.3).
Are exemptions included in PT standards?+
Partly. A component exemption on your AF Form 469 normally places you on PFRA Hold, and your next PFRA is due the month after the Reconditioning Period that follows the profile's expiration (AFMAN 36-2905 paras. 3.9, 3.10.9 and 4.1.2). Members authorized to assess without a component (an ALC with enduring restrictions, commander-approved retention after AMRO review, or the 2-km walk) have their composite calculated from the components they assess (paras. 3.7.3, 4.1.2.1 and 4.1.2.2).
Where can I see my exact standards?+
Use the My standards tool on this page: pick your gender and age group to see every event's chart minimum and full-points value and the waist targets for your height, then print it or copy a link. The calculator on the homepage scores a full PFRA.
More in 2026 Standards & Score Charts
2-Mile Run StandardsTimes by age, pace planner, run-or-HAMR comparison and altitudeHAMR Shuttle StandardsShuttle standards, levels and a practice playerPush-Up StandardsPush-up and hand-release minimums, official form rules and a timerSit-Up StandardsSit-up and reverse crunch minimums, official form rules and a timerPlank StandardsPlank minimums by age, official form rules and a timerPT Test Minimums 2026Passing composite, component floors, and exemption rules
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