Strength Standards Calculator
Find out how your lifts compare to strength standards for your bodyweight
Your Lifts
Enter your bodyweight and lifts to see how you compare
Methodology and Sources
Bodyweight Ratio Method
This calculator uses bodyweight-to-lift ratios to classify strength levels. Your lift is divided by your bodyweight to produce a ratio, which is then compared against established thresholds for each level.
Strength Ratio = Lift Weight / Bodyweight
Standard Thresholds
Per-lift bodyweight ratio thresholds are based on the ExRx.net adult strength standards, which draw from competitive weightlifting and powerlifting classification data used since the 1950s. The overall classification is computed by averaging the per-lift thresholds for the lifts you entered, so it adjusts dynamically.
ExRx.net Strength Standards (exrx.net). Based on competitive data consistent with Rippetoe, M. & Kilgore, L. (2006). Practical Programming for Strength Training. The Aasgaard Company. Also validated against normative data from van den Hoek, D.J. et al. (2024). Normative data for the squat, bench press and deadlift: 809,986 competition entries. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27(10), 734-742.
About Strength Standards
Strength standards are based on bodyweight ratios and represent typical progression for natural lifters. These standards assume proper form and full range of motion.
Note: These are general guidelines. Individual results vary based on training history, age, limb proportions, and other factors. Focus on your own progress rather than comparing to others.