Barbell Clean And Press vs Kettlebell Clean and Press Strength Standards
Compare your barbell clean and press and kettlebell clean and press against strength standards for your sex and bodyweight. Enter one recent set of 1–12 reps for each lift to see your estimated one-rep maxes, strength levels, next targets, and which lift you should prioritize.
Enter the canonical load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use a strict, repeatable barbell clean and press test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules and a strict, repeatable kettlebell clean and press test using the canonical setup, range, and finish rules. You can enter either lift in pounds or kilograms. Each lift is compared with its own standards, so the heavier lift is not automatically the stronger one.
Barbell Clean And Press vs Kettlebell Clean and Press Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell clean and press and kettlebell clean and press to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your barbell clean and press and kettlebell clean and press.
Choose the men’s or women’s table, find your bodyweight or the closest listed row, then read across to Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, or Elite. Every entry shows Barbell Clean And Press / Kettlebell Clean and Press, with pounds first and kilograms underneath. For a result based on your exact bodyweight and recent sets, use the calculator above; you do not need to test either true one-rep max.
Men’s Barbell Clean And Press vs Kettlebell Clean and Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Clean And Press; the second is Kettlebell Clean and Press. Each number is the lowest estimated one-rep max needed to reach that strength level. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 70 / 31 lb 31.8 / 14.1 kg | 87 / 48 lb 39.5 / 21.8 kg | 104 / 70 lb 47.2 / 31.8 kg | 126 / 95 lb 57.2 / 43.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 74 / 33 lb 33.6 / 15 kg | 92 / 50 lb 41.7 / 22.7 kg | 109 / 74 lb 49.4 / 33.6 kg | 133 / 100 lb 60.3 / 45.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 78 / 34 lb 35.4 / 15.4 kg | 96 / 53 lb 43.5 / 24 kg | 115 / 78 lb 52.2 / 35.4 kg | 140 / 105 lb 63.5 / 47.6 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 81 / 36 lb 36.7 / 16.3 kg | 101 / 56 lb 45.8 / 25.4 kg | 120 / 81 lb 54.4 / 36.7 kg | 146 / 110 lb 66.2 / 49.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 85 / 37 lb 38.6 / 16.8 kg | 105 / 58 lb 47.6 / 26.3 kg | 126 / 85 lb 57.2 / 38.6 kg | 152 / 115 lb 68.9 / 52.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 88 / 39 lb 39.9 / 17.7 kg | 110 / 60 lb 49.9 / 27.2 kg | 131 / 88 lb 59.4 / 39.9 kg | 159 / 120 lb 72.1 / 54.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 92 / 41 lb 41.7 / 18.6 kg | 114 / 63 lb 51.7 / 28.6 kg | 136 / 92 lb 61.7 / 41.7 kg | 165 / 124 lb 74.8 / 56.2 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 95 / 42 lb 43.1 / 19.1 kg | 118 / 65 lb 53.5 / 29.5 kg | 141 / 95 lb 64 / 43.1 kg | 171 / 129 lb 77.6 / 58.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 98 / 43 lb 44.5 / 19.5 kg | 122 / 67 lb 55.3 / 30.4 kg | 146 / 98 lb 66.2 / 44.5 kg | 177 / 133 lb 80.3 / 60.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 102 / 45 lb 46.3 / 20.4 kg | 126 / 69 lb 57.2 / 31.3 kg | 151 / 102 lb 68.5 / 46.3 kg | 183 / 138 lb 83 / 62.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 105 / 46 lb 47.6 / 20.9 kg | 130 / 72 lb 59 / 32.7 kg | 155 / 105 lb 70.3 / 47.6 kg | 189 / 142 lb 85.7 / 64.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 108 / 48 lb 49 / 21.8 kg | 134 / 74 lb 60.8 / 33.6 kg | 160 / 108 lb 72.6 / 49 kg | 194 / 147 lb 88 / 66.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 111 / 49 lb 50.3 / 22.2 kg | 138 / 76 lb 62.6 / 34.5 kg | 165 / 111 lb 74.8 / 50.3 kg | 200 / 151 lb 90.7 / 68.5 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 114 / 50 lb 51.7 / 22.7 kg | 142 / 78 lb 64.4 / 35.4 kg | 169 / 114 lb 76.7 / 51.7 kg | 205 / 155 lb 93 / 70.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 117 / 52 lb 53.1 / 23.6 kg | 145 / 80 lb 65.8 / 36.3 kg | 174 / 117 lb 78.9 / 53.1 kg | 211 / 159 lb 95.7 / 72.1 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 120 / 53 lb 54.4 / 24 kg | 149 / 82 lb 67.6 / 37.2 kg | 178 / 120 lb 80.7 / 54.4 kg | 216 / 163 lb 98 / 73.9 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 123 / 54 lb 55.8 / 24.5 kg | 153 / 84 lb 69.4 / 38.1 kg | 183 / 123 lb 83 / 55.8 kg | 221 / 167 lb 100.2 / 75.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 126 / 56 lb 57.2 / 25.4 kg | 156 / 86 lb 70.8 / 39 kg | 187 / 126 lb 84.8 / 57.2 kg | 227 / 171 lb 103 / 77.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 129 / 57 lb 58.5 / 25.9 kg | 160 / 88 lb 72.6 / 39.9 kg | 191 / 129 lb 86.6 / 58.5 kg | 232 / 175 lb 105.2 / 79.4 kg |
Women’s Barbell Clean And Press vs Kettlebell Clean and Press Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Clean And Press; the second is Kettlebell Clean and Press. Each number is the lowest estimated one-rep max needed to reach that strength level. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | 34 / 16 lb 15.4 / 7.3 kg | 43 / 27 lb 19.5 / 12.2 kg | 53 / 41 lb 24 / 18.6 kg | 69 / 57 lb 31.3 / 25.9 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 37 / 17 lb 16.8 / 7.7 kg | 46 / 29 lb 20.9 / 13.2 kg | 56 / 44 lb 25.4 / 20 kg | 73 / 61 lb 33.1 / 27.7 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 39 / 18 lb 17.7 / 8.2 kg | 48 / 31 lb 21.8 / 14.1 kg | 59 / 47 lb 26.8 / 21.3 kg | 78 / 65 lb 35.4 / 29.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 41 / 19 lb 18.6 / 8.6 kg | 51 / 33 lb 23.1 / 15 kg | 63 / 49 lb 28.6 / 22.2 kg | 82 / 68 lb 37.2 / 30.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 43 / 20 lb 19.5 / 9.1 kg | 53 / 34 lb 24 / 15.4 kg | 66 / 52 lb 29.9 / 23.6 kg | 86 / 72 lb 39 / 32.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 45 / 21 lb 20.4 / 9.5 kg | 56 / 36 lb 25.4 / 16.3 kg | 69 / 54 lb 31.3 / 24.5 kg | 90 / 75 lb 40.8 / 34 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 47 / 22 lb 21.3 / 10 kg | 58 / 38 lb 26.3 / 17.2 kg | 72 / 56 lb 32.7 / 25.4 kg | 94 / 78 lb 42.6 / 35.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 49 / 23 lb 22.2 / 10.4 kg | 61 / 39 lb 27.7 / 17.7 kg | 75 / 59 lb 34 / 26.8 kg | 98 / 82 lb 44.5 / 37.2 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 51 / 24 lb 23.1 / 10.9 kg | 63 / 41 lb 28.6 / 18.6 kg | 78 / 61 lb 35.4 / 27.7 kg | 102 / 85 lb 46.3 / 38.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 53 / 25 lb 24 / 11.3 kg | 66 / 42 lb 29.9 / 19.1 kg | 81 / 63 lb 36.7 / 28.6 kg | 105 / 88 lb 47.6 / 39.9 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 55 / 25 lb 24.9 / 11.3 kg | 68 / 44 lb 30.8 / 20 kg | 84 / 65 lb 38.1 / 29.5 kg | 109 / 91 lb 49.4 / 41.3 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 56 / 26 lb 25.4 / 11.8 kg | 70 / 45 lb 31.8 / 20.4 kg | 86 / 68 lb 39 / 30.8 kg | 113 / 94 lb 51.3 / 42.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 58 / 27 lb 26.3 / 12.2 kg | 72 / 46 lb 32.7 / 20.9 kg | 89 / 70 lb 40.4 / 31.8 kg | 116 / 97 lb 52.6 / 44 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 60 / 28 lb 27.2 / 12.7 kg | 74 / 48 lb 33.6 / 21.8 kg | 92 / 72 lb 41.7 / 32.7 kg | 120 / 100 lb 54.4 / 45.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 62 / 29 lb 28.1 / 13.2 kg | 77 / 49 lb 34.9 / 22.2 kg | 94 / 74 lb 42.6 / 33.6 kg | 123 / 103 lb 55.8 / 46.7 kg |
How Your Barbell Clean And Press vs Kettlebell Clean and Press Result Is Calculated
The calculator estimates each max, rates it against the standards for that exercise and bodyweight, then compares the two ratings. Here is the complete process.
1. Estimate a one-rep max from each set
For one rep, it uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, it runs both formulas and keeps the lower, less aggressive estimate.
- Epley: weight × (1 + reps ÷ 30)
- Brzycki: weight × 36 ÷ (37 − reps)
A published back-squat study supports estimated-max prediction under its study conditions. It does not independently validate every exercise or population used by this comparison. Estimates are more dependable from clean, difficult, lower-rep sets. See the Back-squat formula validation study and Published discussion of back-squat one-rep-max prediction research.
2. Find the barbell clean and press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Barbell Clean And Press tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to your exact bodyweight: reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so heavier lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the kettlebell clean and press strength level
The standards use the sex-specific targets from the individual Kettlebell Clean and Press tool. Targets begin at 190 lb for men and 150 lb for women, then adjust to your exact bodyweight: reference target × (user bodyweight ÷ reference bodyweight) to the two-thirds power.
The target rises more slowly than bodyweight so heavier lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
4. Compare the two results
Each max receives a level from Beginner through Elite. The lower-level lift is the priority. If the levels match, a priority appears only when one lift is at least 10 points farther from its next level. Otherwise, the result is Balanced.
The result shows which lift ranks lower, not why. Technique, fatigue, training history, and set quality can affect it. Age range is recorded anonymously but does not change the standards.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Estimate each max | Use the entered weight for 1 rep; for 2–12 reps, keep the lower formula result. |
| Rate the barbell clean and press | Adjust barbell clean and press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the kettlebell clean and press | Adjust kettlebell clean and press targets to exact bodyweight with the two-thirds rule. |
| Compare different levels | Name the lower-level lift as the priority. |
| Compare matching levels | Use Balanced unless the difference in progress toward the next level reaches 10 points. |
Use the calculator above to see both estimated maxes, strength levels, the priority or Balanced result, and both next-level targets.
How Men’s Barbell Clean And Press and Kettlebell Clean and Press Standards Differ
How to read both charts: Choose a strength level, find bodyweight along the bottom, and follow that level’s line. Zero means the two standards are equal. Above zero means the kettlebell clean and press standard is higher; below zero means the barbell clean and press standard is higher. On a phone, swipe the chart left and right to inspect the full-size lines and labels. The tables provide the exact pounds and kilograms.
What the men’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 120 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
14.1 → 25.8 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the kettlebell clean and press standard minus the barbell clean and press standard. A plus sign means the kettlebell clean and press standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell clean and press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −34 lb −15.4 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −42 lb −19 kg | −35 lb −15.8 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −37 lb −16.8 kg | −35 lb −15.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −37 lb −16.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −43 lb −19.5 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −51 lb −23.1 kg | −44 lb −20 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | −46 lb −20.9 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −55 lb −24.9 kg | −48 lb −21.7 kg | −44 lb −20 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −57 lb −25.9 kg | −57 lb −25.9 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −59 lb −26.7 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −47 lb −21.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg | −65 lb −29.5 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −53 lb −24.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg | −69 lb −31.3 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg | −61 lb −27.6 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −72 lb −32.6 kg | −72 lb −32.7 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −57 lb −25.8 kg |
How Women’s Barbell Clean And Press and Kettlebell Clean and Press Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
5.4 → 9.1 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the kettlebell clean and press standard minus the barbell clean and press standard. A plus sign means the kettlebell clean and press standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell clean and press standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg | −12 lb −5.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −21 lb −9.5 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −12 lb −5.5 kg | −13 lb −5.9 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg | −14 lb −6.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −23 lb −10.4 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg | −14 lb −6.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −24 lb −10.9 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg | −15 lb −6.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −25 lb −11.3 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −16 lb −7.2 kg | −16 lb −7.3 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −27 lb −12.2 kg | −22 lb −10 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −24 lb −10.8 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg | −17 lb −7.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −24 lb −10.8 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −18 lb −8.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −30 lb −13.6 kg | −25 lb −11.4 kg | −18 lb −8.2 kg | −19 lb −8.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg | −19 lb −8.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −32 lb −14.5 kg | −26 lb −11.8 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −20 lb −9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −20 lb −9 kg | −20 lb −9.1 kg |
Barbell Clean And Press and Kettlebell Clean and Press Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell clean and press and a strict kettlebell clean and press. Use strict canonical Barbell Clean And Press and Kettlebell Clean and Press tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use a strict, repeatable Barbell Clean And Press
Follow the individual Barbell Clean And Press calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Use a strict, repeatable Kettlebell Clean and Press
Follow the individual Kettlebell Clean and Press calculator’s canonical setup, load convention, range of motion, and finish rules. Keep the same setup when retesting.
Enter one recent Barbell Clean And Press result and one recent Kettlebell Clean and Press result
Enter the canonical load and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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