Navy PRT Calculator

How the Navy PRT Score Is Calculated

The Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) score is determined by your performance across three events: push-ups, curl-ups (sit-ups), and a 1.5-mile run or 500-yard swim. Each event is scored individually based on your age and gender group, then combined into a single overall score. The maximum possible score is 100 points per event, with a total composite score of 300.

Scoring follows a standardized table published by the Navy. Each repetition or time increment corresponds to a specific point value. For example, completing 60 push-ups in two minutes might earn 80 points for a 25-year-old male, while the same number might earn 70 points for a 40-year-old male. The tables account for physiological differences across age brackets to ensure fair assessment.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Select your age group from the dropdown menu. Age groups are divided into standard Navy brackets (e.g., 17–19, 20–24, 25–29, etc.).
2. Enter your push-up count completed within the two-minute time limit.
3. Enter your curl-up count completed within the two-minute time limit.
4. Enter your 1.5-mile run time in minutes and seconds, or your 500-yard swim time if you are taking the swim option.
5. Click "Calculate" to see your per-event scores and total composite score.

The calculator applies the official Navy PRT scoring tables to each input. Results display individual event scores alongside the total, giving you a clear picture of your performance across all components.

Understanding Your Results

Your total composite score determines whether you pass or fail the PRT. The Navy requires a minimum score of 60 points in each event to pass. If you score below 60 in any single event, you fail the entire test regardless of your total score.

Score ranges generally correspond to the following classifications:

• Excellent: 90–100 points per event
• Good: 75–89 points per event
• Satisfactory: 60–74 points per event
• Probationary: 50–59 points per event
• Fail: Below 50 points in any event

Note that these classifications can vary slightly depending on your specific age group and gender. The calculator provides your exact score based on the official tables, so you can see precisely where you stand.

Common Mistakes When Using the PRT Calculator

• Entering incorrect age group: Selecting the wrong age bracket will produce inaccurate scores. Double-check your age group before calculating.
• Confusing curl-ups with sit-ups: The Navy uses curl-ups, not traditional sit-ups. Curl-ups require keeping your lower back on the ground and lifting only your shoulder blades. Entering sit-up counts may overestimate your score.
• Mixing run and swim times: If you take the swim option, enter your swim time in the swim field, not the run field. The scoring tables differ between the two events.
• Using incorrect time format: Enter run and swim times as minutes and seconds (e.g., 12:30 for 12 minutes and 30 seconds). Entering decimal minutes will produce incorrect results.

Limitations of This Calculator

This calculator uses the official Navy PRT scoring tables, but it has some limitations to be aware of:

• It does not account for the 500-yard swim option in all age groups. Some age groups may have different scoring for the swim event.
• It does not include the 2,000-meter rowing machine option, which is available in some circumstances.
• It does not factor in medical waivers or alternative physical assessments that may apply to certain personnel.
• The calculator assumes standard scoring conditions. Actual test administration may include variations based on command policy or environmental factors.

For official scoring and test administration guidance, always refer to OPNAVINST 6110.1 series or consult your command's physical training coordinator.

Practical Use Cases for the PRT Calculator

• Pre-test preparation: Estimate your current score based on practice results to identify weak areas before the official test.
• Goal setting: Determine what scores you need to achieve a specific classification (e.g., "Excellent" or "Good") and set training targets accordingly.
• Progress tracking: Recalculate periodically during your training cycle to measure improvement over time.
• Scenario planning: Compare how different performance levels in each event affect your total score, helping you prioritize training efforts.