🏋 Deadlift Percentile Calculator
Find out how your deadlift compares to lifters of your age, gender & bodyweight
| Bodyweight | Untrained | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 lb (59 kg) | 95 lb | 155 lb | 215 lb | 290 lb | 360 lb |
| 150 lb (68 kg) | 110 lb | 180 lb | 245 lb | 325 lb | 405 lb |
| 175 lb (79 kg) | 125 lb | 205 lb | 275 lb | 370 lb | 455 lb |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 140 lb | 225 lb | 305 lb | 405 lb | 500 lb |
| 220 lb (100 kg) | 150 lb | 245 lb | 325 lb | 430 lb | 535 lb |
| 242 lb (110 kg) | 160 lb | 260 lb | 345 lb | 455 lb | 565 lb |
| 275 lb (125 kg) | 170 lb | 275 lb | 365 lb | 480 lb | 595 lb |
| Bodyweight | Untrained | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb (45 kg) | 55 lb | 90 lb | 130 lb | 175 lb | 215 lb |
| 120 lb (54 kg) | 65 lb | 110 lb | 150 lb | 200 lb | 250 lb |
| 140 lb (64 kg) | 75 lb | 125 lb | 170 lb | 225 lb | 280 lb |
| 160 lb (73 kg) | 85 lb | 140 lb | 190 lb | 250 lb | 310 lb |
| 180 lb (82 kg) | 95 lb | 155 lb | 205 lb | 270 lb | 335 lb |
| 200 lb (91 kg) | 100 lb | 165 lb | 220 lb | 285 lb | 355 lb |
| Level | Male Ratio | Female Ratio | Approx. Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untrained | 0.7× BW | 0.5× BW | Bottom 20% |
| Beginner | 1.0× BW | 0.75× BW | 20–40th |
| Novice | 1.25× BW | 0.95× BW | 40–55th |
| Intermediate | 1.5× BW | 1.15× BW | 55–70th |
| Advanced | 2.0× BW | 1.5× BW | 70–90th |
| Elite | 2.5× BW | 1.9× BW | 90–97th |
| World Class | 3.0+ × BW | 2.3+ × BW | Top 1% |
| Age Range | Strength Factor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 13–17 | 0.70× | Still developing; lower expectations |
| 18–24 | 0.90× | Approaching peak, still gaining |
| 25–35 | 1.00× | Prime strength years |
| 36–45 | 0.97× | Minimal decline with training |
| 46–55 | 0.91× | Moderate decline; recovery slower |
| 56–65 | 0.83× | Consistent training mitigates loss |
| 66+ | 0.73× | Significant but manageable decline |
| Variation | Typical vs Conventional | Primary Muscles |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | Baseline (1.0×) | Posterior chain, erectors |
| Sumo | ~5% higher 1RM | Quads, adductors, glutes |
| Trap Bar | ~8–10% higher 1RM | Quads, glutes, less spinal load |
| Romanian (RDL) | ~70–80% of conventional | Hamstrings, glutes |
deadlift percentiles show ranks of lifters compared to others. They compare the weight that one lifts, with the body weight and show how many percent of lifters are weaker. That helps to track the progress and set targets.
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Standard levels about strength are available for men and women. Those levels help lifters find their strong level compared to others with same body weight. The standards almost match with the 5th, 20th, 50th, 80th and 95th percentiles of raised weights for lifters at various body weights.
Find Your Deadlift Rank and Strength
Those values are based on data of lifters, that entered their results, so take them with a bit of salt because nothing is fully certain.
Some calculators allow lifters to enter their weight, reps, sex, age and body weight to right away see their rank. The levels range from totally new until elite. One of those tools is based on actual contest data from official strength events, rather than just guesses or self-reported lifts, what makes it more reliable.
The average deadlift weighs 331 pounds for men and 196 pounds for women. Being “good” usually means a deadlift between 1.75 and 2.25 times the body weight for men, while for women it is 1.25 until 1.75 times. Reaching the middle range, what is about 1.25 until 1.75 times for men and 0.75 until 1.25 times for women, already shows good progress.
The average male lifter could pull between 1.5 and 2 times his body weight, roughly by rule of thumb.
Healthy and fit people can deadlift there body weight through basic training and a bit of hard work. In that group, some manage to pass deadlift weights equal to body weight and reach double body weight thanks to good form and dedication.
Top lifters belong to the highest percentiles and commonly take part in powerlifting or strong sports, normally after five or more years of training. Lifting more than around 425 pounds already puts a lifter in the upper 50 percent of deadlift weights. A 315-pound squat, 225-pound bench and 405-pound deadlift are values that raise eyebrows in a normal gym.
Those numbers maybe do not impress compared to powerlifting records, but they still show you to be stronger than 90 percent of men. That can even place some in the 99th percentile among all men above 18 years old.
At the highest level, around 3.5 times the body weight ties to the 99th percentile among competitive lifters. Lifters can also compare their deadlift with other exercises like bench press, squat and overheadpress regarding population percentiles. You can even maybe compete with friends through those tools.
