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One Rep Max Calculator

Estimate your 1RM from any set using proven formulas.

Your set
kg / lb

Estimated one-rep max

115 kg

Epley

117 kg

Brzycki

113 kg

85% (5-rep work)

97 kg

70% (10-rep work)

80 kg

Estimating without maxing

1RM formulas extrapolate from a submaximal set: Epley adds 1/30 of the load per rep; Brzycki divides by a shrinking denominator. Both are accurate within a few percent under 10 reps, and this calculator averages them. Testing a true max isn't necessary for programming.

Using percentages

Programs prescribe work as %1RM: strength lives at 80–90% for 3–6 reps, hypertrophy at 65–80% for 6–12. Recalculate every few weeks — the estimate is a moving target when training works.

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