Pull Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards
Compare your pull-ups and chin-ups against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter recent results to see strength levels, next target, and priority.
Enter strict unbroken bodyweight repetitions for each movement; no external load is entered. Enter pounds or kilograms and 1–12 reps. Use one continuous set of pronated-grip dead-hang pull-ups with full arm extension and the chin clearly above the bar on every rep; use one continuous set of supinated-grip dead-hang chin-ups with full elbow extension and the chin clearly above the bar on every rep. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Pull Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum strict repetitions each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite for every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Each exercise keeps its own repetition standard; the calculator compares the resulting strength levels and progress rather than treating the raw rep counts as interchangeable.
Men’s Pull-Ups vs Chin-Ups Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 5 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 8 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 8 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 14 reps30–39: 14 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 13 reps50–59: 13 reps60+: 13 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 24 reps30–39: 24 reps40–49: 23 reps50–59: 17 reps60+: 11 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 18 reps50–59: 18 reps60+: 18 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 35 reps30–39: 35 reps40–49: 34 reps50–59: 26 reps60+: 19 reps |
Women’s Pull-Ups vs Chin-Ups Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; repetition targets show the required strict reps for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 2 reps30–39: 2 reps40–49: 2 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 2 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 1 reps60+: 1 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 4 reps30–39: 4 reps40–49: 4 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 4 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 6 reps30–39: 6 reps40–49: 6 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 2 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 7 reps30–39: 7 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 7 reps60+: 7 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 13 reps30–39: 13 reps40–49: 12 reps50–59: 8 reps60+: 4 reps | Pull-Ups:Under 30: 10 reps30–39: 10 reps40–49: 10 reps50–59: 10 reps60+: 10 reps Chin-Ups:Under 30: 21 reps30–39: 22 reps40–49: 21 reps50–59: 14 reps60+: 9 reps |
How Your Pull Ups vs Bodyweight Chin-Ups Result Is Calculated
The two exercises can use different measurements. The calculator rates each result against the standards for that exercise first, then compares the resulting strength levels and progress toward the next level. It never invents a reps-to-weight conversion.
2. Rate the Pull-Ups result
The canonical pull-up tool uses sex-specific repetition bands. Age range and bodyweight are recorded for context and analytics but do not change these thresholds. The calculator uses strict unbroken bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
3. Rate the Chin-Ups result
The canonical chin-up tool uses sex- and age-specific repetition bands and a separate stretch target. The calculator uses strict unbroken bodyweight repetitions and does not convert the repetitions into an estimated weight.
4. Compare strength level and progress
The lower strength level is the priority. When both exercises reach the same level, a priority appears only when one is at least 10 points farther from its next target. Otherwise, the result is Balanced. Age range changes only the exercise whose standards include age; it remains an analytics field for the other exercise.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Rate the pull-up set | Compare strict pronated-grip repetitions with the applicable pull-up rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict unbroken pull-up reps. |
| Rate the chin-up set | Compare strict supinated-grip repetitions with the applicable chin-up rep thresholds. Measurement: Strict unbroken chin-up reps. |
| Compare levels | Use each exercise’s own level and next target; do not compare or divide results that use different measurements. |
How Men’s Pull Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Pull-Ups age range18 → 18 reps
The Elite repetition target at 120 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Chin-Ups age range35 → 19 reps
The Elite repetition target at 120 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Bodyweight effectPull-Ups: 18 → 18 reps
Chin-Ups changes from 35 to 35 reps across 120 to 300 lb bodyweight. Each exercise keeps its own repetition standard.
The exact table above is the correct comparison. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because these are repetition targets, not loaded-weight standards.
How Women’s Pull Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Pull-Ups age range10 → 10 reps
The Elite repetition target at 100 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Chin-Ups age range21 → 9 reps
The Elite repetition target at 100 lb from the youngest to oldest listed age range.
Bodyweight effectPull-Ups: 10 → 10 reps
Chin-Ups changes from 21 to 21 reps across 100 to 240 lb bodyweight. Each exercise keeps its own repetition standard.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Pull Ups and Bodyweight Chin-Ups Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict bodyweight pull-up set and a strict bodyweight chin-up set. Do not enter neutral-grip, ring, assisted, weighted, partial, kipping, swinging, or momentum-assisted repetitions. Pull-Ups must use a pronated grip and Chin-Ups a supinated grip, with a dead hang and chin clearly above the bar on every rep.
Count strict pronated-grip pull-ups
Use a fixed bar and pronated grip. Begin every rep from a dead hang at full arm extension and pull until the chin is clearly above the bar. Count one continuous unbroken set. Do not enter chin-ups, neutral-grip or ring reps, assisted or weighted reps, partial reps, kipping, hip drive, or leg swing.
Count strict supinated-grip chin-ups
Use a fixed bar with palms facing you. Begin every rep from a dead hang at full elbow extension and pull until the chin is clearly above the bar. Count one continuous set. Do not enter pull-ups, neutral-grip or ring reps, assisted or weighted chin-ups, partial reps, kipping, swinging, knee lift, or leg drive.
Enter one recent strict pull-up set and one recent strict chin-up set
Enter the whole-number repetitions completed in one continuous strict bodyweight set for each movement. Do not enter external load. Use the dead-hang, full-extension, chin-over-bar, and grip rules shown on this page.
Related Tools
- Strict Bodyweight Pull-Up — View the individual Pull-Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Chin-Up Strength Standards — View the individual Chin-Ups standards and next strength-level target.
- Neutral Grip Pull-Up Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.
- Ring Chin Up Strength Standards — Use this related standards tool to compare a registry-approved neighboring exercise without mixing its result into this comparison.