How is the Air Force PFA scored?

The PFA uses a 100-point composite: Cardio (50 pts), Body Composition/WHtR (20 pts), Strength (15 pts), and Core (15 pts). A score of 75+ is required to pass.

What are the exercise options for the PFA?

Cardio: 2-Mile Run or 20m HAMR. Strength: 1-Min Push-Ups or 2-Min Hand-Release Push-Ups. Core: 1-Min Sit-Ups, 2-Min Cross-Leg Reverse Crunches, or Forearm Plank.

What is the WHtR body composition measurement?

Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) divides waist circumference by height (both in the same units). Lower ratios indicate lower abdominal fat relative to frame size.

When does the new PFA take effect?

Diagnostic testing runs March–June 2026. Official scored testing begins July 1, 2026.

Air Force PFA Calculator

Name: Air Force PFA Calculator
Author: Manish Kumar

What Is the Air Force PFA?

The Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA), governed by AFMAN 36-2905, evaluates four fitness components on a 100-point composite scale: Cardio (50 pts), Body Composition via Waist-to-Height Ratio (20 pts), Strength (15 pts), and Core Endurance (15 pts) ^[1].

The updated PFA replaces the previous waist-only measurement with a waist-to-height ratio and adds multiple exercise options per component, giving Airmen flexibility in how they demonstrate fitness.

PFA Components and Options

Cardio (50 pts): 2-Mile Run OR 20-Meter HAMR (High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run)
Body Composition (20 pts): Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR). Lower ratios score higher.
Strength (15 pts): 1-Minute Push-Ups OR 2-Minute Hand-Release Push-Ups
Core (15 pts): 1-Minute Sit-Ups, 2-Minute Cross-Leg Reverse Crunches, OR Timed Forearm Plank

For other body composition metrics, check our Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator.

Passing Standards

A composite score of 75 or higher is required to pass. Scores of 90+ earn an "Excellent" rating, while scores between 75–89.9 receive "Satisfactory." Below 75 is "Unsatisfactory" ^[2].

Compare military fitness assessments across branches with our Navy PRT Calculator and AFT Calculator.

How to Use This Calculator

Select your sex and age group
Choose your preferred event for each component (cardio, strength, core)
Enter your raw scores for each selected event
Enter your waist circumference and height for the body composition component
Click "Calculate PFA Score" to see your composite score and category

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources & References

Physical Fitness in the United States Air Force. Meadows SO, et al.. Military Medicine (2023)
Physical Fitness Training and Performance at Air Force BMT. Parmenter KA, et al.. ResearchGate (2024)

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Disclaimer: This tool is for informational and personal journaling purposes only. Results are estimates based on published formulas and may vary based on individual factors such as genetics, training history, and measurement technique.