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One Rep Max Calculator

Estimate your one-rep max from the weight and reps of any set, with the training weights for each percentage of your max.

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Estimates are most reliable up to about 10 reps.

Estimated one-rep max

94.9 kg

Epley
96 kg
Brzycki
92.9 kg
Lombardi
95.7 kg

Lifting 80 kg for 6 reps suggests a one-rep max of about 94.9 kg.

How it's worked out

  1. Epley80 × (1 + 6 ÷ 30)96
  2. Brzycki80 × 36 ÷ (37 − 6)92.9
  3. Average94.9
Training weights
Of maxWeightAbout this many reps
100%94.9 kg1
95%90.1 kg2
90%85.4 kg3
85%80.6 kg5
80%75.9 kg8
75%71.2 kg10
70%66.4 kg13
65%61.7 kg16
60%56.9 kg20
  • Estimates, not a test. Warm up properly and use a spotter for heavy lifts.

The formulas

Epley: w × (1 + r ÷ 30) · Brzycki: w × 36 ÷ (37 − r) · Lombardi: w × r^0.1

Worked example

80 kg for 6 reps gives 96 kg (Epley), 92.9 kg (Brzycki) and 95.7 kg (Lombardi): an estimated one-rep max of about 94.9 kg.

Questions people ask

How do I calculate my one-rep max?

The Epley formula is weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30). 80 kg for 6 reps gives 80 × 1.2 = 96 kg.

How accurate is it?

Estimates are best from sets of 3 to 10 reps. Different formulas give slightly different answers, so the calculator averages three.

What weight should I train with?

Strength work often uses 80% to 90% of your max for 3 to 6 reps; muscle growth 65% to 80% for 8 to 12.

About this calculator

Formula and rules last checked 25 October 2026Written and tested by the CalculatorDex teamReport a problem