Navy PRT Calculator

Estimate U.S. Navy Physical Readiness Test event scores and an overall performance category.

Navy PRT score
Enter age, gender, repetition counts, plank duration, and 1.5-mile run time.

About the Navy PRT calculator

The Navy Physical Readiness Test is used to evaluate whether sailors meet service fitness expectations. This calculator turns performance in push-ups, curl-ups, the forearm plank, and the 1.5-mile run into comparable event estimates, then averages those values into one planning score. Age and gender affect the performance targets because official standards recognize physiological differences across groups. Enter each result exactly as recorded during a practice session so the estimate can help identify which event deserves the most training attention. For strength and endurance events, the calculator compares completed repetitions or held seconds with an age-adjusted reference maximum. The run contribution starts from an age- and gender-adjusted reference time and decreases as elapsed time rises. Every event is capped between zero and 100 points, preventing one unusually strong result from hiding a weak event. The four event estimates are averaged and assigned a broad category from Outstanding through Probationary. This transparent method is useful for consistent practice tracking, but it intentionally does not claim to reproduce every table, waiver, alternate-cardio rule, or administrative condition in current Navy guidance. Use the result as a training aid rather than an official determination. Official PRT scoring can change between cycles and may distinguish narrower age brackets, alternate aerobic events, medical waivers, elevation adjustments, and minimum-event requirements. A sailor can receive an unacceptable official result even when an average appears adequate if one mandatory event falls below its minimum. Confirm the current Physical Readiness Program guide, command instructions, and authorized scoring tables before making readiness decisions. For useful comparisons, keep testing conditions consistent. Use correct technique, a measured course, accurate timing, and the same units each session. Record individual event scores as well as the average because the breakdown shows where improvement is most valuable. Progressive training, recovery, hydration, and medical guidance are safer than attempting a sudden increase immediately before an assessment. Stop exercise and seek qualified care for chest pain, faintness, severe shortness of breath, or an injury. The calculator provides educational estimates only and does not replace command policy, coaching, or medical advice.

Navy PRT examples

InputsEstimated resultInterpretation
Male, age 20; 87 push-ups; 109 curl-ups; 220-second plank; 540-second run100, OutstandingReference maximums in all four events.
Female, age 20; 48 push-ups; 109 curl-ups; 220-second plank; 630-second run100, OutstandingReference maximums for the selected group.
Male, age 30; 60 push-ups; 80 curl-ups; 180-second plank; 720-second run75, ExcellentA balanced practice result with room to improve the run.

How to estimate a Navy PRT score

  1. Enter the sailor's age and select the applicable gender reference.
  2. Enter completed push-ups and curl-ups using valid test technique.
  3. Enter plank duration and 1.5-mile run time in seconds.
  4. Select Calculate PRT score and review both the average and event breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official Navy PRT score?

No. It is a practice estimate based on transparent age- and gender-adjusted targets, so current official Navy tables remain authoritative.

Why are all events capped at 100?

The cap keeps exceptionally strong performance in one event from outweighing another event. It also makes the four contributions easy to compare.

How should I enter the run time?

Convert the full 1.5-mile time to seconds before entering it. For example, 10 minutes 30 seconds is 630 seconds.

Does the calculator support alternate cardio events?

No. This version evaluates the 1.5-mile run only and does not cover rowing, swimming, cycling, waivers, or elevation adjustments.

Can a good average guarantee that I pass?

No. Official programs may impose a minimum for every event and additional eligibility rules, so verify each event against current command guidance.