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One Rep Max Calculator

Estimate your one-rep max and the training loads that follow from it

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116.7 kg

Estimated 1RM (Epley)

Accuracy is roughly +/-10%, even in the reliable 1-10 rep range.

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116.7 kg

Epley

112.5 kg

Brzycki

117.5 kg

Lombardi

113.7 kg

Lander

112.5 kg

O'Conner

Training loads by percentage of 1RM

Rep max % of 1RM Weight (kg)
1RM 100% 117.5
2RM 95% 110
3RM 93% 107.5
4RM 90% 105
5RM 87% 102.5
6RM 85% 100
7RM 83% 97.5
8RM 80% 92.5
9RM 77% 90
10RM 75% 87.5

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Five Formulas

Compare Epley, Brzycki, Lombardi, Lander and O'Conner side by side

Training Load Table

Your 1RM scaled to standard training percentages, rounded to real plate increments

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is a 1RM estimate?

Expect roughly +/-10% even in the reliable 1-10 rep range. These formulas are a training-planning tool, not a substitute for testing your actual max under a bar.

Which formula should I use?

Epley and Brzycki are the most widely used and agree closely for low reps. This calculator shows all five so you can compare, and defaults to Epley as the headline.

Why does the calculator warn me above 12 reps?

Every 1RM formula is derived from data in the roughly 1-10 rep range. Beyond about 12 reps the estimate does not just get less precise, it gets systematically less reliable, so treat it as a rough guide only.

How is the percentage table useful?

It scales your estimated 1RM down to common training percentages (e.g. 5RM at 87%) and rounds each one to a loadable plate increment, so you can use it directly to pick weights for a workout.

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