Kettlebell Clean vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards
Compare your kettlebell clean and barbell deadlift 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.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Weight used for Kettlebell Clean and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift. Use one kettlebell cleaned by one arm at a time and a conventional deadlift from the floor to full lockout. 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.
Kettlebell Clean vs Barbell Deadlift Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the kettlebell clean and barbell deadlift to reach the same strength level at each listed bodyweight. They show the targets used by the calculator—not a required difference between your kettlebell clean and barbell deadlift.
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 Kettlebell Clean / Barbell Deadlift, 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 Kettlebell Clean vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Kettlebell Clean; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 50 / 252 lb 22.7 / 114.3 kg | 76 / 322 lb 34.5 / 146.1 kg | 106 / 371 lb 48.1 / 168.3 kg | 137 / 420 lb 62.1 / 190.5 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 53 / 266 lb 24 / 120.7 kg | 80 / 339 lb 36.3 / 153.8 kg | 112 / 391 lb 50.8 / 177.4 kg | 144 / 443 lb 65.3 / 200.9 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 55 / 279 lb 24.9 / 126.6 kg | 84 / 357 lb 38.1 / 161.9 kg | 117 / 411 lb 53.1 / 186.4 kg | 152 / 465 lb 68.9 / 210.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 58 / 292 lb 26.3 / 132.4 kg | 88 / 373 lb 39.9 / 169.2 kg | 123 / 431 lb 55.8 / 195.5 kg | 159 / 487 lb 72.1 / 220.9 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 61 / 305 lb 27.7 / 138.3 kg | 92 / 390 lb 41.7 / 176.9 kg | 128 / 449 lb 58.1 / 203.7 kg | 166 / 508 lb 75.3 / 230.4 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 63 / 318 lb 28.6 / 144.2 kg | 96 / 406 lb 43.5 / 184.2 kg | 134 / 468 lb 60.8 / 212.3 kg | 173 / 529 lb 78.5 / 240 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 66 / 330 lb 29.9 / 149.7 kg | 99 / 422 lb 44.9 / 191.4 kg | 139 / 486 lb 63 / 220.4 kg | 179 / 550 lb 81.2 / 249.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 68 / 342 lb 30.8 / 155.1 kg | 103 / 437 lb 46.7 / 198.2 kg | 144 / 504 lb 65.3 / 228.6 kg | 186 / 570 lb 84.4 / 258.5 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 70 / 354 lb 31.8 / 160.6 kg | 107 / 452 lb 48.5 / 205 kg | 149 / 522 lb 67.6 / 236.8 kg | 192 / 590 lb 87.1 / 267.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 73 / 366 lb 33.1 / 166 kg | 110 / 467 lb 49.9 / 211.8 kg | 154 / 539 lb 69.9 / 244.5 kg | 199 / 609 lb 90.3 / 276.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 75 / 377 lb 34 / 171 kg | 114 / 482 lb 51.7 / 218.6 kg | 159 / 556 lb 72.1 / 252.2 kg | 205 / 629 lb 93 / 285.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 77 / 388 lb 34.9 / 176 kg | 117 / 496 lb 53.1 / 225 kg | 164 / 572 lb 74.4 / 259.5 kg | 211 / 647 lb 95.7 / 293.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 79 / 400 lb 35.8 / 181.4 kg | 120 / 511 lb 54.4 / 231.8 kg | 168 / 589 lb 76.2 / 267.2 kg | 217 / 666 lb 98.4 / 302.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 82 / 411 lb 37.2 / 186.4 kg | 124 / 525 lb 56.2 / 238.1 kg | 173 / 605 lb 78.5 / 274.4 kg | 223 / 684 lb 101.2 / 310.3 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 84 / 422 lb 38.1 / 191.4 kg | 127 / 539 lb 57.6 / 244.5 kg | 177 / 621 lb 80.3 / 281.7 kg | 229 / 703 lb 103.9 / 318.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 86 / 432 lb 39 / 196 kg | 130 / 552 lb 59 / 250.4 kg | 182 / 637 lb 82.6 / 288.9 kg | 235 / 720 lb 106.6 / 326.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 88 / 443 lb 39.9 / 200.9 kg | 133 / 566 lb 60.3 / 256.7 kg | 186 / 653 lb 84.4 / 296.2 kg | 241 / 738 lb 109.3 / 334.8 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 90 / 453 lb 40.8 / 205.5 kg | 137 / 579 lb 62.1 / 262.6 kg | 191 / 668 lb 86.6 / 303 kg | 247 / 756 lb 112 / 342.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 92 / 464 lb 41.7 / 210.5 kg | 140 / 593 lb 63.5 / 269 kg | 195 / 683 lb 88.5 / 309.8 kg | 252 / 773 lb 114.3 / 350.6 kg |
Women’s Kettlebell Clean vs Barbell Deadlift Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Kettlebell Clean; the second is Barbell Deadlift. 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 | 27 / 149 lb 12.2 / 67.6 kg | 43 / 201 lb 19.5 / 91.2 kg | 64 / 240 lb 29 / 108.9 kg | 85 / 275 lb 38.6 / 124.7 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 29 / 159 lb 13.2 / 72.1 kg | 46 / 214 lb 20.9 / 97.1 kg | 68 / 256 lb 30.8 / 116.1 kg | 90 / 293 lb 40.8 / 132.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 31 / 168 lb 14.1 / 76.2 kg | 49 / 227 lb 22.2 / 103 kg | 72 / 271 lb 32.7 / 122.9 kg | 96 / 310 lb 43.5 / 140.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 33 / 177 lb 15 / 80.3 kg | 52 / 239 lb 23.6 / 108.4 kg | 76 / 286 lb 34.5 / 129.7 kg | 101 / 327 lb 45.8 / 148.3 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 34 / 186 lb 15.4 / 84.4 kg | 54 / 251 lb 24.5 / 113.9 kg | 80 / 301 lb 36.3 / 136.5 kg | 106 / 344 lb 48.1 / 156 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 36 / 195 lb 16.3 / 88.5 kg | 57 / 263 lb 25.9 / 119.3 kg | 84 / 315 lb 38.1 / 142.9 kg | 111 / 360 lb 50.3 / 163.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 38 / 204 lb 17.2 / 92.5 kg | 60 / 275 lb 27.2 / 124.7 kg | 88 / 329 lb 39.9 / 149.2 kg | 116 / 376 lb 52.6 / 170.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 39 / 212 lb 17.7 / 96.2 kg | 62 / 286 lb 28.1 / 129.7 kg | 91 / 342 lb 41.3 / 155.1 kg | 121 / 391 lb 54.9 / 177.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 41 / 220 lb 18.6 / 99.8 kg | 64 / 297 lb 29 / 134.7 kg | 95 / 356 lb 43.1 / 161.5 kg | 125 / 407 lb 56.7 / 184.6 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 42 / 228 lb 19.1 / 103.4 kg | 67 / 308 lb 30.4 / 139.7 kg | 98 / 369 lb 44.5 / 167.4 kg | 130 / 421 lb 59 / 191 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 44 / 236 lb 20 / 107 kg | 69 / 319 lb 31.3 / 144.7 kg | 102 / 382 lb 46.3 / 173.3 kg | 134 / 436 lb 60.8 / 197.8 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 45 / 244 lb 20.4 / 110.7 kg | 71 / 329 lb 32.2 / 149.2 kg | 105 / 394 lb 47.6 / 178.7 kg | 139 / 451 lb 63 / 204.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 46 / 252 lb 20.9 / 114.3 kg | 74 / 340 lb 33.6 / 154.2 kg | 108 / 407 lb 49 / 184.6 kg | 143 / 465 lb 64.9 / 210.9 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 48 / 259 lb 21.8 / 117.5 kg | 76 / 350 lb 34.5 / 158.8 kg | 112 / 419 lb 50.8 / 190.1 kg | 148 / 479 lb 67.1 / 217.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 49 / 267 lb 22.2 / 121.1 kg | 78 / 360 lb 35.4 / 163.3 kg | 115 / 431 lb 52.2 / 195.5 kg | 152 / 492 lb 68.9 / 223.2 kg |
How Your Kettlebell Clean vs Barbell Deadlift 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 kettlebell clean strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Kettlebell Clean 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 larger lifters are expected to lift more without requiring strength to increase pound for pound.
3. Find the barbell deadlift strength level
The deadlift data uses lifters ages 18–39. 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 total weight 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 kettlebell clean | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the barbell deadlift | Adjust barbell deadlift 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 Kettlebell Clean and Barbell Deadlift 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 barbell deadlift standard is higher; below zero means the kettlebell clean 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.
128.4 → 236.3 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the kettlebell clean standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the kettlebell clean standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +202 lb +91.6 kg | +246 lb +111.6 kg | +265 lb +120.2 kg | +283 lb +128.4 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +213 lb +96.7 kg | +259 lb +117.5 kg | +279 lb +126.6 kg | +299 lb +135.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +224 lb +101.7 kg | +273 lb +123.8 kg | +294 lb +133.3 kg | +313 lb +142 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +234 lb +106.1 kg | +285 lb +129.3 kg | +308 lb +139.7 kg | +328 lb +148.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +244 lb +110.6 kg | +298 lb +135.2 kg | +321 lb +145.6 kg | +342 lb +155.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +255 lb +115.6 kg | +310 lb +140.7 kg | +334 lb +151.5 kg | +356 lb +161.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +264 lb +119.8 kg | +323 lb +146.5 kg | +347 lb +157.4 kg | +371 lb +168.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +274 lb +124.3 kg | +334 lb +151.5 kg | +360 lb +163.3 kg | +384 lb +174.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +284 lb +128.8 kg | +345 lb +156.5 kg | +373 lb +169.2 kg | +398 lb +180.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +293 lb +132.9 kg | +357 lb +161.9 kg | +385 lb +174.6 kg | +410 lb +185.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +302 lb +137 kg | +368 lb +166.9 kg | +397 lb +180.1 kg | +424 lb +192.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +311 lb +141.1 kg | +379 lb +171.9 kg | +408 lb +185.1 kg | +436 lb +197.8 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +321 lb +145.6 kg | +391 lb +177.4 kg | +421 lb +191 kg | +449 lb +203.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +329 lb +149.2 kg | +401 lb +181.9 kg | +432 lb +195.9 kg | +461 lb +209.1 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +338 lb +153.3 kg | +412 lb +186.9 kg | +444 lb +201.4 kg | +474 lb +215 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +346 lb +157 kg | +422 lb +191.4 kg | +455 lb +206.3 kg | +485 lb +220 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +355 lb +161 kg | +433 lb +196.4 kg | +467 lb +211.8 kg | +497 lb +225.5 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +363 lb +164.7 kg | +442 lb +200.5 kg | +477 lb +216.4 kg | +509 lb +230.9 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +372 lb +168.8 kg | +453 lb +205.5 kg | +488 lb +221.3 kg | +521 lb +236.3 kg |
How Women’s Kettlebell Clean and Barbell Deadlift Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
86.1 → 154.3 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the barbell deadlift standard minus the kettlebell clean standard. A plus sign means the barbell deadlift standard is higher. A minus sign means the kettlebell clean standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +122 lb +55.4 kg | +158 lb +71.7 kg | +176 lb +79.9 kg | +190 lb +86.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +130 lb +58.9 kg | +168 lb +76.2 kg | +188 lb +85.3 kg | +203 lb +92.1 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +137 lb +62.1 kg | +178 lb +80.8 kg | +199 lb +90.2 kg | +214 lb +97.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +144 lb +65.3 kg | +187 lb +84.8 kg | +210 lb +95.2 kg | +226 lb +102.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +152 lb +69 kg | +197 lb +89.4 kg | +221 lb +100.2 kg | +238 lb +107.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +159 lb +72.2 kg | +206 lb +93.4 kg | +231 lb +104.8 kg | +249 lb +113 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +166 lb +75.3 kg | +215 lb +97.5 kg | +241 lb +109.3 kg | +260 lb +118 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +173 lb +78.5 kg | +224 lb +101.6 kg | +251 lb +113.8 kg | +270 lb +122.5 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +179 lb +81.2 kg | +233 lb +105.7 kg | +261 lb +118.4 kg | +282 lb +127.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +186 lb +84.3 kg | +241 lb +109.3 kg | +271 lb +122.9 kg | +291 lb +132 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +192 lb +87 kg | +250 lb +113.4 kg | +280 lb +127 kg | +302 lb +137 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +199 lb +90.3 kg | +258 lb +117 kg | +289 lb +131.1 kg | +312 lb +141.6 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +206 lb +93.4 kg | +266 lb +120.6 kg | +299 lb +135.6 kg | +322 lb +146 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +211 lb +95.7 kg | +274 lb +124.3 kg | +307 lb +139.3 kg | +331 lb +150.2 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +218 lb +98.9 kg | +282 lb +127.9 kg | +316 lb +143.3 kg | +340 lb +154.3 kg |
Kettlebell Clean and Barbell Deadlift Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict kettlebell clean test and a conventional barbell deadlift. Use strict canonical Kettlebell Clean and Barbell Deadlift tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Kettlebell Clean setup and load convention
one kettlebell cleaned by one arm at a time total valid reps across both arms combined clean one kettlebell from the floor or a consistent hang to a secure front rack without a press, curl, crash, two-hand assist, or high-pull-only finish Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Use a conventional barbell deadlift from the floor
Start every rep with the bar motionless on the floor and finish standing with the hips and knees straight. Do not bounce the bar, use touch-and-go reps, hitch it up the thighs, or enter a rack pull, block pull, trap-bar deadlift, Romanian deadlift, machine variation, or equipped result.
Enter one recent Kettlebell Clean result and one recent Barbell Deadlift result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Weight used for Kettlebell Clean and Total barbell weight for Barbell Deadlift.
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