One rep max calculator
Estimate the most you could lift for a single rep, based on a heavier set you have already done.
At 1 rep, your one rep max is simply the weight you lifted — no estimation needed.
Above about 10 reps the estimate gets less reliable — treat it as a rough guide.
By method
| Epley | — |
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| Brzycki | — |
Training percentages
| % of 1RM | Weight | Typical reps |
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How this is calculated
Two well-established formulas estimate a one rep max from a sub-maximal set. The primary number is their average, rounded to the nearest 0.5 kg (metric) or 1 lb (imperial).
Epley: 1RM = weight x (1 + reps / 30)
Brzycki: 1RM = weight x 36 / (37 - reps)
At 1 rep the result is the weight itself. Both formulas drift apart as reps climb, which is why estimates above ~10 reps are less reliable.
Estimates only. Not medical advice. Talk to a clinician for personal guidance.