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Deadlift 1RM calculator — estimate your max.
The deadlift 1RM calculator estimates your one rep max from any working set by averaging the Epley and Brzycki formulas, then shows where that number ranks against strength standards for your bodyweight and builds a full percentage table. Enter a weight and reps below — the result updates instantly, no signup.
Your percentage training table
The deadlift weight to load at each % of your max, with an approximate rep range to program from.
Deadlift strength standards.
Strength is best judged against bodyweight. These are deadlift multiples of bodyweight by training level — enter your bodyweight above to see the exact weight for each row.
| Level | Male (× bodyweight) | Male weight | Female (× bodyweight) | Female weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 1× | — | 0.5× | — |
| Novice | 1.5× | — | 1× | — |
| Intermediate | 2× | — | 1.25× | — |
| Advanced | 2.75× | — | 1.75× | — |
| Elite | 3.25× | — | 2.5× | — |
Bodyweight-relative standards adapted from ExRx.net strength standards and Strength Level community data. Ratios are guidelines — grip, leverages, and training age all shift them.
The formulas, explained.
No black box. The deadlift estimate is the average of the two most validated strength equations — here they are in full.
1RM = W × (1 + R ÷ 30) Reads slightly high at higher reps. 180 kg × 3 → 198 kg.
1RM = W × 36 ÷ (37 − R) Reads slightly low at higher reps. 180 kg × 3 → 191 kg.
1RM = (Epley + Brzycki) ÷ 2 The balanced average — here, about 195 kg, where W is weight and R is reps.
Most accurate for deadlift sets of 1 to 10 reps, and best at 1 to 5. Because the pull is slow and grip-limited, high-rep sets lose accuracy fast. Brzycki is undefined at 37 reps, so this tool caps the input at 36. Worked example: a 180 kg deadlift for 3 reps estimates to about a 195 kg one rep max.
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Deadlift questions.
How do I calculate my deadlift 1RM?
To calculate your deadlift one rep max, do a clean set to near failure with a reset between reps, note the weight and reps, then apply a 1RM formula. This calculator averages the Epley and Brzycki equations, so a 180 kg deadlift for 3 reps estimates to about a 197 kg one rep max. Sets of 1 to 5 reps are best for the deadlift.
Is a 2x bodyweight deadlift good?
A two times bodyweight deadlift is a solid intermediate lift for most men and an advanced number for most women. As a rule, pulling your own bodyweight is a beginner-to-novice milestone, two times bodyweight is intermediate for men, and three times bodyweight sits in elite territory.
How much should I deadlift for my bodyweight?
A reasonable intermediate target is deadlifting about two times your bodyweight for men and 1.25 times for women. Enter your bodyweight in this tool and it fills in the exact deadlift weight for every level, from beginner through elite, so you can see where your estimated max lands.
How accurate is a deadlift 1RM calculator?
For deadlift sets of 1 to 10 reps the estimate is usually within about 5 to 10 percent of a true tested max, and most accurate at low reps. Because the deadlift is a slow, grip-limited pull, high-rep sets lose accuracy faster than they do on the squat or bench.
Is this deadlift calculator free?
Yes, completely free with no signup. Save the result to your Nishaana account and it auto-applies your estimated deadlift max to your next pull session, so your percentage and progression targets are filled in for you at the bar.
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