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One Rep Max Calculator

Estimated 1RM plus a full percentage training table.

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Results
Estimated 1RM
258 lb
Epley formula
263 lb
Brzycki formula
253 lb
% of 1RMWeightTypical reps
95%245 lb2
90%232 lb3
85%219 lb5
80%206 lb8
75%193 lb10
70%180 lb13
65%168 lb16
60%155 lb20

Quick answer

One rep max is the most weight you can lift once; the Epley formula estimates it as weight × (1 + reps/30).

The formula

1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Weight lifted225 lb
  • Reps completed5

Result

  • Estimated 1RM258 lb
  • Epley formula263 lb
  • Brzycki formula253 lb

How to use the One Rep Max Calculator

  1. 1Enter the weight you lifted.
  2. 2Enter how many clean reps you completed.
  3. 3Use the table to set training percentages.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is a 1RM estimate?

Very accurate at 3–5 reps, less so above 8, where technique and conditioning start to dominate.

Should I test my true 1RM?

Rarely — estimates from a heavy triple carry most of the information at a fraction of the injury risk.

About this calculator

Estimating your one-rep max without maxing out

A true one-rep max test is hard on the body and needs a spotter. Formulas such as Epley and Brzycki estimate it from a set of several reps, which is safer and accurate enough to plan training percentages.

Estimates are most reliable from sets of 2–6 reps. Beyond about 10 reps, endurance plays a bigger role and the formulas lose accuracy.

Example

Bench pressing 100 kg for 5 reps gives an Epley estimate of 100 × (1 + 5 ÷ 30) = 116.7 kg.

Using the result

  • Base programmes on a 'training max' of about 90% of the estimate.
  • Only count clean reps with full range of motion.
  • Re-test every four to eight weeks rather than every session.

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More questions

Which 1RM formula is best?

Epley and Brzycki give similar results under 10 reps; Brzycki runs slightly lower at higher reps.

Can beginners use 1RM estimates?

Yes, but beginners progress quickly, so estimates go out of date fast.