Introduction
The Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is a fitness test that every sailor must pass twice a year. It measures your strength and cardio endurance through three events: push-ups, a forearm plank, and a cardio option: a 1.5-mile run, 500-yard swim, 450-meter swim, or 2,000-meter row. Each event is scored from 0 to 100 points based on your age and gender. Under the December 2025 guide you pass by scoring Probationary or higher on every event, which is 45 points in its tables.1
This Navy PRT calculator lets you enter your results and instantly see your score for each event, your total score out of 300, and your overall classification. It covers all 11 age groups from 17 to 65+, both male and female standards, and applies the guide's altitude table to the cardio event at 5,000 feet and above. The tool also identifies your weakest event and tells you exactly how much you need to improve to reach the next scoring tier.
Use this calculator to check where you stand before your next PRT cycle, set training goals, or track your progress over time.
How to Use Our Navy PRT Calculator
Enter your personal details and scores from all three PRT events below. The calculator will give you a point score for each event, your total score out of 300, your overall classification, and whether you pass or fail.
Gender: Click "Male" or "Female" to match your profile. Scoring standards differ by gender.
Age Group: Pick your age group from the dropdown menu. The Navy uses 11 age brackets from 17–19 up to 65 and older. Your age group sets the scoring thresholds for each event.
Altitude: Choose "Below 5,000 ft" or "Above 5,000 ft" based on where you took the test. At 5,000 feet and above the guide scores the cardio event on its altitude table, which allows more time.
Push-Ups: Type the number of push-ups you completed in 2 minutes. You can also drag the slider to set your count. More reps means a higher score.
Forearm Plank: Enter your hold time in minutes and seconds. A longer hold earns more points. You can also use the slider to adjust your time.
Cardio Event: First, pick your cardio event from the dropdown: 1.5-Mile Run, 500-Yard Swim, 450-Meter Swim, or 2,000-Meter Row. Enter your finish time in minutes and seconds. A faster time scores higher. The stationary bike is not in the guide's tables; the official PFA app scores it from the bike model and calorie burn.
Calculate: Press the "Calculate" button to see your results. Each event is scored in the guide's point steps from 100 down to 45. A Sailor passes at Probationary, 45 points, on every event.1 Your total score, classification, and pass or fail status will appear in the results section along with a tip to help you improve.
What Is the Navy PRT?
The Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is a fitness test that every sailor in the U.S. Navy must pass twice a year. It measures how strong and fit you are by testing three things: push-ups, a forearm plank hold, and a cardio event. The cardio event can be a 1.5-mile run, a 500-yard swim, a 450-meter swim, or a 2,000-meter row. You pick the one that works best for you. Other branches have their own versions: the Army uses the ACFT, the Air Force has its own Air Force PT test, and the Marines use the PFT.
How the Navy PRT Is Scored
Each event is scored on a scale from 0 to 100 points. In the guide's tables the points come in steps (100, 95, 90 and so on down to 45), and a Sailor passes at Probationary, 45 points, or higher on every event.1 This calculator awards the points of the highest row your performance meets, and anything below the Probationary row is a failure. Your scores depend on your age and gender because the Navy uses different standards for different groups. For example, a 22-year-old male needs more push-ups to score 100 than a 52-year-old male does.
Your three event scores are added together for a total out of 300. Based on your average score, you earn one of these ratings:
- Outstanding – 90 points or higher per event on average.
- Excellent – 75 to 89 points on average.
- Good – 60 to 74 points on average.
- Satisfactory – 50 to 59 points on average.
- Probationary – 45 points, the lowest passing level.
- Failure – below 45 points in any event.
The category comes from the average of the event points, per the December 2025 guide.1
Things That Affect Your Score
If you test at a location at or above 5,000 feet, the guide scores the cardio event on a separate altitude table with more generous times.1 Push-ups and the plank are scored the same at any altitude.
The Navy groups ages into brackets starting at 17–19 and going up to 65 and older. As you get older, the standards become easier. This means you need fewer push-ups, a shorter plank hold, or a slower run time to earn the same score.
Your overall fitness level also plays a role, from your aerobic capacity on test day to the muscular endurance you need for push-ups.
Why the PRT Matters
Passing the PRT is required to stay in the Navy. Failing can lead to extra training, lower evaluation marks, and even separation from service. Scoring well can help with promotions and show that you take your health seriously. The PRT is governed by OPNAVINST 6110.1J, which is the official Navy instruction for physical readiness. The operating detail is in the Physical Readiness Program's Guide 5A, updated December 2025.1
If you are training to improve your score, proper nutrition matters just as much as exercise. Eating enough to fuel your workouts, and balancing your protein, carb, and fat intake, helps you train hard without under- or over-eating.