British Army — Official Fitness Standards
Army Fitness Test Calculator
Check your times against official British Army standards for the PJFT, AFT, and CFT. Are you good enough to pass?
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Standards are drawn from army.mod.uk and the British Army Recruiting Group's published fitness requirements. Always confirm current standards at army.mod.uk/join — these can change.
Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT)
Treadmill run — 2.4 km (1.5 miles). Conducted at a civilian gym before you join. Minimum gradient 1%. No stopping.
Pass Standard
Under 10:30
Under 25 · Male
All PJFT Standards — 2.4km treadmill
| Age | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Under 25 | 10:30 | 13:00 |
| 25–29 | 10:45 | 13:15 |
| 30–34 | 11:00 | 13:30 |
| 35–39 | 11:15 | 13:45 |
| 40–44 | 12:00 | 14:30 |
Source: British Army Recruiting Group. Times are maxima — finish under this time to pass.