Free RPE Calculator
Enter one set — weight, reps, RPE — and get your estimated 1RM plus the exact weight for your next set.
Want this in the gym?Same calculator offline, plus warm-ups and meet attempts.
Get the free appRPE chart — RPE to percentage of 1RM
The full RPE chart for reps 1–10 and RPE 6–10. With a set entered above, it shows real weights instead of percentages.
Open the full RPE chart page or download the printable PDF — free, no email needed.
Barbell plate calculator
See exactly which plates to load on each side of the bar.
Looking for a specific weight? See the ready-made barbell loading charts — 135 lb, 225 lb, 100 kg, 140 kg and more.
Built for the gym — get the app
Everything on this page, offline, with big touch targets you can hit mid-workout. Plus the Pro tools.
The app remembers your lifts, works with no connection, and adds the two tools that save the most time on meet prep.
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Weight, reps, RPE — your estimated max and next-set weight, instantly.
Variation calculator
Paused, tempo, deficit, boards: the weight for the variation you are actually doing — and it learns your own coefficient. See the percentages.
Visual plate math
Color-coded barbell view: see the exact plates for every side.
Warm-up generator
Automatic ramp-up sets from the empty bar to your work weight.
Meet attempt planner
Smart 1st/2nd/3rd attempts for squat, bench, deadlift — and your projected total.
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Offline-first, no ads, no data collection. English and Italian.
Web vs Android app
| Feature | Web | App |
|---|---|---|
| RPE & e1RM calculator | ✓ | ✓ |
| RPE chart | ✓ | — |
| Variation percentages (typical ranges) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plate calculator | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works offline | — | ✓ |
| Remembers your lifts & settings | — | ✓ |
| Variation calculator: pause, tempo, your own coefficient | — | ✓ Pro |
| Warm-up generator | — | ✓ Pro |
| Meet attempt planner | — | ✓ Pro |
Take it to the gym
RPE Calculator for Android: free, offline, no ads. Unlock the variation calculator, the warm-up generator and the meet planner with a one-time purchase — no subscription.
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What is RPE in powerlifting?
RPE stands for Rating of Perceived Exertion. It rates how hard a set was on a scale from 6 to 10, based on how many more repetitions you could have completed. An RPE 8 means you had about 2 reps left in reserve; an RPE 10 means you could not have done another rep.
In strength training it measures how hard a set felt, based on how many more reps you could have done (reps in reserve, RIR):
RPE 10 — maximal effort, no reps left.
RPE 9 — 1 rep in reserve.
RPE 8 — 2 reps in reserve.
RPE 7 — 3 reps in reserve.
Half points (9.5, 8.5…) sit in between.
How do you calculate your 1RM from RPE?
Every combination of reps and RPE corresponds to a fixed percentage of your one rep max. Divide the weight you lifted by that percentage to get your estimated 1RM. For example, 5 reps at RPE 8 equals 81.1%, so 150 kg divided by 0.811 gives roughly 185 kg.
Every pair of reps and RPE corresponds to a fixed percentage of your 1RM. The calculator divides the weight you lifted by that percentage to get your estimated 1RM (e1RM) — no max testing needed. To program the next set, it multiplies your e1RM by the percentage for your target reps and RPE, then rounds to the nearest plate jump.
RPE to percentage: quick examples
1 rep @ RPE 10 = 100% · 3 reps @ RPE 9 ≈ 89% · 5 reps @ RPE 8 ≈ 81% · 8 reps @ RPE 7 ≈ 71%. The full conversion is in the RPE chart, and the scale is explained in what is RPE.
What about squat, bench and deadlift variations?
Variations do not follow your competition percentages. A 3-second paused squat is typically 85–93% of your competition squat, a front squat 70–85% of your back squat, and overloading work like board presses and rack pulls sits above 100%.
Pause, tempo and leverage each move the number in their own way, and they multiply rather than add. The typical ranges for every common variation are in the variation calculator; the exact weight for your pause length, your eccentric and your own coefficient is in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Is this RPE calculator free?
Yes — the calculator, RPE chart and plate calculator are completely free here and in the Android app. The app offers an optional one-time Pro unlock for the warm-up generator and meet attempt planner.
How do I calculate my 1RM from RPE?
Enter the weight, reps and RPE of a recent set. For example, 5 reps at RPE 8 equals 81.1% of your max, so 150 kg ÷ 0.811 ≈ 185 kg estimated 1RM.
How do I convert RPE to percentage?
Use the RPE chart: find the row for your reps and the column for your RPE. For example 3 reps at RPE 9 ≈ 89% of your 1RM.
What RPE should I train at?
Most strength programming lives between RPE 6 and RPE 9. Lighter technique work sits around RPE 6–7; heavy top sets often target RPE 8–9. RPE 10 is a true max.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. The Android app runs fully offline, stores nothing about you, and shows no ads.