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One Rep Max Calculator

Estimate your 1RM and training loads, in kg or lb.

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Estimated 1RM

Epley formula
1RM = weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)

Your one-rep max is the heaviest you could lift for a single clean rep. Estimates are most accurate at 10 reps or fewer — accuracy drops as reps rise. We average two established formulas (Epley and Brzycki) for a reliable figure, then give you working percentages for programming.

Estimating your one-rep max

Testing a true 1RM is risky, so lifters estimate it from a multi-rep set. Enter a weight (in kg or lb) and reps (ideally 3–8 for accuracy); the tool averages the Epley and Brzycki formulas, then builds a percentage table for training loads.

Estimates get less accurate above ~10 reps — use a heavier set for the best result.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a one-rep max? +

Your 1RM is the most weight you can lift for a single repetition with good form — the standard reference for programming training loads.

How is it estimated? +

From a multi-rep set using published formulas. This tool averages the Epley and Brzycki equations.

How do I use the percentages? +

Programs prescribe loads as a percentage of 1RM (e.g., 5×5 at 80%). The table gives the weight for each percentage.

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