Standing Power Throw Score Chart: Meter to Point Conversions (ACFT SPT)
Complete scoring scale, distance benchmarks, and foul guidelines for the 10-pound backward medicine ball throw under DA Form 705-TEST.
The Standing Power Throw (SPT) requires a minimum backward throw distance of 6.0 meters for males and 3.9 meters for females in the 17 to 21 age group to earn the passing score of 60 points under DA Form 705-TEST. Maximum performance of 100 points requires throwing 12.5 meters for males and 8.5 meters for females using a regulation 10-pound medicine ball.
You can test different throw distances and calculate your live composite test score using our interactive Army ACFT calculator with synchronized steppers and real-time pass/fail indicators.
Official Standing Power Throw Distance Standards
Distances are measured from the starting line to the point where the medicine ball first makes contact with the ground, rounded to the nearest 0.1 meter:
| Age Cohort | Male Min Pass (60 Pts) | Male 80-Pt Mark | Male Max (100 Pts) | Female Min Pass (60 Pts) | Female 80-Pt Mark | Female Max (100 Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 to 21 | 6.0 m | 9.3 m | 12.5 m | 3.9 m | 6.2 m | 8.5 m |
| 22 to 26 | 6.3 m | 9.5 m | 12.6 m | 4.1 m | 6.5 m | 8.9 m |
| 27 to 31 | 6.2 m | 9.4 m | 12.5 m | 4.0 m | 6.4 m | 8.8 m |
| 32 to 36 | 6.0 m | 9.1 m | 12.2 m | 3.8 m | 6.2 m | 8.5 m |
| 37 to 41 | 5.7 m | 8.8 m | 11.9 m | 3.6 m | 5.9 m | 8.1 m |
| 42 to 46 | 5.4 m | 8.4 m | 11.3 m | 3.3 m | 5.5 m | 7.6 m |
| 47 to 51 | 5.1 m | 7.9 m | 10.7 m | 3.0 m | 5.1 m | 7.1 m |
| 52 to 56 | 4.8 m | 7.4 m | 10.0 m | 2.7 m | 4.6 m | 6.5 m |
| 57 to 61 | 4.4 m | 6.9 m | 9.3 m | 2.4 m | 4.2 m | 5.9 m |
| 62+ | 4.0 m | 6.3 m | 8.5 m | 2.1 m | 3.7 m | 5.3 m |
Foul Rules & Valid Execution Protocol
The Standing Power Throw evaluates explosive total-body power. Soldiers get one practice throw followed by two record attempts. The grader records the higher of the two record attempts. A foul on an attempt results in zero points for that throw:
- Starting Position: Stand facing away from the throw line with heels positioned behind the line. The 10-pound medicine ball is held with both hands.
- The Throw: Soldiers flex hips and knees and launch the ball backward overhead in one explosive continuous movement.
- Line Fouls: Stepping onto or over the starting line at any point during or after the throw constitutes a foul. The soldier must remain behind the line until the grader marks the ball.
- Second Attempt Policy: If a soldier fouls on their first record throw, they receive their second record throw. If they foul on both record attempts, they receive zero points for the event, which results in a test failure.
Why the Standing Power Throw No Longer Matters (Retired 1 June 2025)
The Standing Power Throw was an explosive neuromuscular event: small improvements in hip drive and release angle could produce 1 to 2 meters of gain. It no longer counts toward any Army fitness score, because the 6-event ACFT was retired on 1 June 2025 and the throw was dropped from the 5-event AFT. It survives here only as a historical reference, and the old 540-point tape exemption it once fed into was rescinded with it.
The throw was scored on the retired ACFT scale, so see the retired 600-point maximum.