About the Navy PRT
The Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) is the physical fitness portion of the Navy's Physical Fitness Assessment. It has three scored events - push-ups performed in 2 minutes, a maximum forearm plank hold, and a 1.5-mile run (commands may authorize alternate cardio events, such as a 2,000-meter row or a swim, for sailors with a medical waiver). Each event is measured against its own minimum standard, set separately for eleven age bands (17-19 through 65 and older) and for men and women.
How pass/fail is determined
- Every event has an age- and sex-specific Probationary standard - the lowest reps, hold time, or run time that still counts as a pass.
- You must meet or beat the Probationary minimum on push-ups, the plank, and the run.
- Scoring below the minimum on any single event is an overall PRT failure, even when the other two events score well - the Navy does not average a failing event away.
Putting your result in context
This calculator checks your numbers against the published Probationary (minimum passing) thresholds for your age band and sex. It reports pass/fail per event plus the margin above or below the minimum, so you can see how much cushion you have or how much you still need to close. It does not compute the full 45-to-100 point score used for official fitness reports - that requires the complete Guide 5 scoring tables administered by your command.
When to consult a professional
Before increasing training intensity or attempting a maximal-effort push-up, plank, or run test, get medical clearance if you have an injury, a cardiovascular condition, or have been inactive - a corpsman, physical therapist, or physician can advise on safe progression.