Kettlebell Clean vs Barbell Power Clean Strength Standards
Compare your kettlebell clean and barbell power clean 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: Total external load for Kettlebell Clean and Total barbell weight for Barbell Power Clean. Use one kettlebell cleaned by one arm at a time and a dead-stop floor-start power clean caught above parallel and stood to full control. 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 Power Clean Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the kettlebell clean and power clean 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 power clean.
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 / Power Clean, 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 Power Clean Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Kettlebell Clean; the second is Power Clean. 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 / 84 lb 22.7 / 38.1 kg | 76 / 119 lb 34.5 / 54 kg | 106 / 154 lb 48.1 / 69.9 kg | 137 / 189 lb 62.1 / 85.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 53 / 89 lb 24 / 40.4 kg | 80 / 126 lb 36.3 / 57.2 kg | 112 / 162 lb 50.8 / 73.5 kg | 144 / 200 lb 65.3 / 90.7 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 55 / 93 lb 24.9 / 42.2 kg | 84 / 132 lb 38.1 / 59.9 kg | 117 / 171 lb 53.1 / 77.6 kg | 152 / 210 lb 68.9 / 95.3 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 58 / 97 lb 26.3 / 44 kg | 88 / 138 lb 39.9 / 62.6 kg | 123 / 179 lb 55.8 / 81.2 kg | 159 / 220 lb 72.1 / 99.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 61 / 102 lb 27.7 / 46.3 kg | 92 / 144 lb 41.7 / 65.3 kg | 128 / 186 lb 58.1 / 84.4 kg | 166 / 229 lb 75.3 / 103.9 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 63 / 106 lb 28.6 / 48.1 kg | 96 / 150 lb 43.5 / 68 kg | 134 / 194 lb 60.8 / 88 kg | 173 / 239 lb 78.5 / 108.4 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 66 / 110 lb 29.9 / 49.9 kg | 99 / 156 lb 44.9 / 70.8 kg | 139 / 202 lb 63 / 91.6 kg | 179 / 248 lb 81.2 / 112.5 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 68 / 114 lb 30.8 / 51.7 kg | 103 / 162 lb 46.7 / 73.5 kg | 144 / 209 lb 65.3 / 94.8 kg | 186 / 257 lb 84.4 / 116.6 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 70 / 118 lb 31.8 / 53.5 kg | 107 / 168 lb 48.5 / 76.2 kg | 149 / 216 lb 67.6 / 98 kg | 192 / 266 lb 87.1 / 120.7 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 73 / 122 lb 33.1 / 55.3 kg | 110 / 173 lb 49.9 / 78.5 kg | 154 / 223 lb 69.9 / 101.2 kg | 199 / 275 lb 90.3 / 124.7 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 75 / 126 lb 34 / 57.2 kg | 114 / 179 lb 51.7 / 81.2 kg | 159 / 230 lb 72.1 / 104.3 kg | 205 / 283 lb 93 / 128.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 77 / 129 lb 34.9 / 58.5 kg | 117 / 184 lb 53.1 / 83.5 kg | 164 / 237 lb 74.4 / 107.5 kg | 211 / 292 lb 95.7 / 132.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 79 / 133 lb 35.8 / 60.3 kg | 120 / 189 lb 54.4 / 85.7 kg | 168 / 244 lb 76.2 / 110.7 kg | 217 / 300 lb 98.4 / 136.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 82 / 137 lb 37.2 / 62.1 kg | 124 / 195 lb 56.2 / 88.5 kg | 173 / 251 lb 78.5 / 113.9 kg | 223 / 309 lb 101.2 / 140.2 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 84 / 141 lb 38.1 / 64 kg | 127 / 200 lb 57.6 / 90.7 kg | 177 / 258 lb 80.3 / 117 kg | 229 / 317 lb 103.9 / 143.8 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 86 / 144 lb 39 / 65.3 kg | 130 / 205 lb 59 / 93 kg | 182 / 264 lb 82.6 / 119.7 kg | 235 / 325 lb 106.6 / 147.4 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 88 / 148 lb 39.9 / 67.1 kg | 133 / 210 lb 60.3 / 95.3 kg | 186 / 271 lb 84.4 / 122.9 kg | 241 / 333 lb 109.3 / 151 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 90 / 151 lb 40.8 / 68.5 kg | 137 / 215 lb 62.1 / 97.5 kg | 191 / 277 lb 86.6 / 125.6 kg | 247 / 341 lb 112 / 154.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 92 / 155 lb 41.7 / 70.3 kg | 140 / 220 lb 63.5 / 99.8 kg | 195 / 283 lb 88.5 / 128.4 kg | 252 / 348 lb 114.3 / 157.9 kg |
Women’s Kettlebell Clean vs Power Clean Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Kettlebell Clean; the second is Power Clean. 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 / 52 lb 12.2 / 23.6 kg | 43 / 80 lb 19.5 / 36.3 kg | 64 / 109 lb 29 / 49.4 kg | 85 / 137 lb 38.6 / 62.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 29 / 55 lb 13.2 / 24.9 kg | 46 / 85 lb 20.9 / 38.6 kg | 68 / 116 lb 30.8 / 52.6 kg | 90 / 146 lb 40.8 / 66.2 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 31 / 59 lb 14.1 / 26.8 kg | 49 / 90 lb 22.2 / 40.8 kg | 72 / 123 lb 32.7 / 55.8 kg | 96 / 155 lb 43.5 / 70.3 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 33 / 62 lb 15 / 28.1 kg | 52 / 95 lb 23.6 / 43.1 kg | 76 / 130 lb 34.5 / 59 kg | 101 / 164 lb 45.8 / 74.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 34 / 65 lb 15.4 / 29.5 kg | 54 / 100 lb 24.5 / 45.4 kg | 80 / 137 lb 36.3 / 62.1 kg | 106 / 172 lb 48.1 / 78 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 36 / 68 lb 16.3 / 30.8 kg | 57 / 105 lb 25.9 / 47.6 kg | 84 / 143 lb 38.1 / 64.9 kg | 111 / 180 lb 50.3 / 81.6 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 38 / 71 lb 17.2 / 32.2 kg | 60 / 110 lb 27.2 / 49.9 kg | 88 / 149 lb 39.9 / 67.6 kg | 116 / 188 lb 52.6 / 85.3 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 39 / 74 lb 17.7 / 33.6 kg | 62 / 114 lb 28.1 / 51.7 kg | 91 / 155 lb 41.3 / 70.3 kg | 121 / 196 lb 54.9 / 88.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 41 / 77 lb 18.6 / 34.9 kg | 64 / 119 lb 29 / 54 kg | 95 / 161 lb 43.1 / 73 kg | 125 / 203 lb 56.7 / 92.1 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 42 / 80 lb 19.1 / 36.3 kg | 67 / 123 lb 30.4 / 55.8 kg | 98 / 167 lb 44.5 / 75.7 kg | 130 / 211 lb 59 / 95.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 44 / 82 lb 20 / 37.2 kg | 69 / 127 lb 31.3 / 57.6 kg | 102 / 173 lb 46.3 / 78.5 kg | 134 / 218 lb 60.8 / 98.9 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 45 / 85 lb 20.4 / 38.6 kg | 71 / 131 lb 32.2 / 59.4 kg | 105 / 179 lb 47.6 / 81.2 kg | 139 / 225 lb 63 / 102.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 46 / 88 lb 20.9 / 39.9 kg | 74 / 136 lb 33.6 / 61.7 kg | 108 / 185 lb 49 / 83.9 kg | 143 / 232 lb 64.9 / 105.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 48 / 90 lb 21.8 / 40.8 kg | 76 / 140 lb 34.5 / 63.5 kg | 112 / 190 lb 50.8 / 86.2 kg | 148 / 239 lb 67.1 / 108.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 49 / 93 lb 22.2 / 42.2 kg | 78 / 144 lb 35.4 / 65.3 kg | 115 / 196 lb 52.2 / 88.9 kg | 152 / 246 lb 68.9 / 111.6 kg |
How Your Kettlebell Clean vs Barbell Power Clean 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 power clean strength level
The standards use the sex-specific levels from the individual Barbell Power 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 heavier lifters are expected to clean 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 kettlebell clean | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the power clean | Adjust power clean 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 Power Clean 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 power clean 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.
23.6 → 43.6 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the power clean standard minus the kettlebell clean standard. A plus sign means the power clean standard is higher. A minus sign means the kettlebell clean standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +34 lb +15.4 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +36 lb +16.4 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +38 lb +17.3 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +58 lb +26.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +48 lb +21.7 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +49 lb +22.2 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +76 lb +34.4 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +51 lb +23.2 kg | +65 lb +29.5 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +67 lb +30.4 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg | +76 lb +34.5 kg | +83 lb +37.7 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | +55 lb +24.9 kg | +71 lb +32.3 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +86 lb +39 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | +57 lb +25.9 kg | +73 lb +33.1 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +75 lb +34 kg | +82 lb +37.1 kg | +90 lb +40.8 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +77 lb +35 kg | +85 lb +38.5 kg | +92 lb +41.7 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +86 lb +39 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg | +80 lb +36.3 kg | +88 lb +39.9 kg | +96 lb +43.6 kg |
How Women’s Kettlebell Clean and Barbell Power Clean Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
23.5 → 42.7 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the power clean standard minus the kettlebell clean standard. A plus sign means the power clean standard is higher. A minus sign means the kettlebell clean standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | +25 lb +11.4 kg | +37 lb +16.8 kg | +45 lb +20.4 kg | +52 lb +23.5 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | +26 lb +11.7 kg | +39 lb +17.7 kg | +48 lb +21.8 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | +28 lb +12.7 kg | +41 lb +18.6 kg | +51 lb +23.1 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | +29 lb +13.1 kg | +43 lb +19.5 kg | +54 lb +24.5 kg | +63 lb +28.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | +31 lb +14.1 kg | +46 lb +20.9 kg | +57 lb +25.8 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | +32 lb +14.5 kg | +48 lb +21.7 kg | +59 lb +26.8 kg | +69 lb +31.3 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | +33 lb +15 kg | +50 lb +22.7 kg | +61 lb +27.7 kg | +72 lb +32.7 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | +35 lb +15.9 kg | +52 lb +23.6 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +75 lb +34 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | +36 lb +16.3 kg | +55 lb +25 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +56 lb +25.4 kg | +69 lb +31.2 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | +38 lb +17.2 kg | +58 lb +26.3 kg | +71 lb +32.2 kg | +84 lb +38.1 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | +40 lb +18.2 kg | +60 lb +27.2 kg | +74 lb +33.6 kg | +86 lb +39.1 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +62 lb +28.1 kg | +77 lb +34.9 kg | +89 lb +40.3 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | +42 lb +19 kg | +64 lb +29 kg | +78 lb +35.4 kg | +91 lb +41.3 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | +44 lb +20 kg | +66 lb +29.9 kg | +81 lb +36.7 kg | +94 lb +42.7 kg |
Kettlebell Clean and Barbell Power Clean Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict kettlebell clean test and a barbell power clean. Use strict canonical Kettlebell Clean and Barbell Power Clean 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
Start from the floor and catch above parallel
Enter total barbell weight. Begin every rep motionless on the floor, reach full extension, turn the bar over into a secure front rack above parallel, and stand tall. Do not enter a hang clean, squat clean, muscle clean, high pull without a catch, bounced rep, press-out, strapped lift, or machine variation.
Enter one recent Kettlebell Clean result and one recent Barbell Power Clean result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Total external load for Kettlebell Clean and Total barbell weight for Barbell Power Clean.
Related Tools
- Kettlebell Clean — View the individual Kettlebell Clean standards and next strength-level target.
- Barbell Power Clean — View the individual Power Clean standards and next strength-level target.
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