Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Kettlebell Jerk Strength Standards
Compare your barbell clean and jerk and kettlebell jerk 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 working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed. Use Barbell starts on the floor from a dead stop and Entered load is the weight of the one kettlebell jerked from the rack by one arm at a time.. 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 Jerk vs Kettlebell Jerk Strength Standards by Bodyweight
Use these tables to compare the estimated one-rep max required for the barbell clean and jerk and kettlebell jerk 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 jerk and kettlebell jerk.
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 Jerk / Kettlebell Jerk, 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 Jerk vs Kettlebell Jerk Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Clean And Jerk; the second is Kettlebell Jerk. 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 | 92 / 34 lb 41.7 / 15.4 kg | 120 / 53 lb 54.4 / 24 kg | 157 / 78 lb 71.2 / 35.4 kg | 199 / 106 lb 90.3 / 48.1 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 97 / 36 lb 44 / 16.3 kg | 127 / 56 lb 57.6 / 25.4 kg | 165 / 82 lb 74.8 / 37.2 kg | 210 / 112 lb 95.3 / 50.8 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 102 / 38 lb 46.3 / 17.2 kg | 133 / 59 lb 60.3 / 26.8 kg | 174 / 86 lb 78.9 / 39 kg | 220 / 117 lb 99.8 / 53.1 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 107 / 39 lb 48.5 / 17.7 kg | 139 / 62 lb 63 / 28.1 kg | 182 / 91 lb 82.6 / 41.3 kg | 231 / 123 lb 104.8 / 55.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 111 / 41 lb 50.3 / 18.6 kg | 145 / 64 lb 65.8 / 29 kg | 190 / 95 lb 86.2 / 43.1 kg | 241 / 128 lb 109.3 / 58.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 116 / 43 lb 52.6 / 19.5 kg | 151 / 67 lb 68.5 / 30.4 kg | 198 / 98 lb 89.8 / 44.5 kg | 251 / 134 lb 113.9 / 60.8 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 121 / 44 lb 54.9 / 20 kg | 157 / 69 lb 71.2 / 31.3 kg | 205 / 102 lb 93 / 46.3 kg | 260 / 139 lb 117.9 / 63 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 125 / 46 lb 56.7 / 20.9 kg | 163 / 72 lb 73.9 / 32.7 kg | 213 / 106 lb 96.6 / 48.1 kg | 270 / 144 lb 122.5 / 65.3 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 129 / 48 lb 58.5 / 21.8 kg | 169 / 75 lb 76.7 / 34 kg | 220 / 110 lb 99.8 / 49.9 kg | 279 / 149 lb 126.6 / 67.6 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 134 / 49 lb 60.8 / 22.2 kg | 174 / 77 lb 78.9 / 34.9 kg | 228 / 113 lb 103.4 / 51.3 kg | 289 / 154 lb 131.1 / 69.9 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 138 / 51 lb 62.6 / 23.1 kg | 180 / 79 lb 81.6 / 35.8 kg | 235 / 117 lb 106.6 / 53.1 kg | 298 / 159 lb 135.2 / 72.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 142 / 52 lb 64.4 / 23.6 kg | 185 / 82 lb 83.9 / 37.2 kg | 242 / 120 lb 109.8 / 54.4 kg | 307 / 164 lb 139.3 / 74.4 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 146 / 54 lb 66.2 / 24.5 kg | 190 / 84 lb 86.2 / 38.1 kg | 249 / 124 lb 112.9 / 56.2 kg | 316 / 168 lb 143.3 / 76.2 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | 150 / 55 lb 68 / 24.9 kg | 196 / 86 lb 88.9 / 39 kg | 256 / 127 lb 116.1 / 57.6 kg | 324 / 173 lb 147 / 78.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | 154 / 57 lb 69.9 / 25.9 kg | 201 / 89 lb 91.2 / 40.4 kg | 263 / 131 lb 119.3 / 59.4 kg | 333 / 177 lb 151 / 80.3 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | 158 / 58 lb 71.7 / 26.3 kg | 206 / 91 lb 93.4 / 41.3 kg | 269 / 134 lb 122 / 60.8 kg | 341 / 182 lb 154.7 / 82.6 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | 162 / 60 lb 73.5 / 27.2 kg | 211 / 93 lb 95.7 / 42.2 kg | 276 / 137 lb 125.2 / 62.1 kg | 350 / 186 lb 158.8 / 84.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | 166 / 61 lb 75.3 / 27.7 kg | 216 / 95 lb 98 / 43.1 kg | 282 / 141 lb 127.9 / 64 kg | 358 / 191 lb 162.4 / 86.6 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | 169 / 62 lb 76.7 / 28.1 kg | 221 / 98 lb 100.2 / 44.5 kg | 289 / 144 lb 131.1 / 65.3 kg | 366 / 195 lb 166 / 88.5 kg |
Women’s Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Kettlebell Jerk Standards
How to read the table: The first number is Barbell Clean And Jerk; the second is Kettlebell Jerk. 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 | 46 / 18 lb 20.9 / 8.2 kg | 66 / 30 lb 29.9 / 13.6 kg | 94 / 45 lb 42.6 / 20.4 kg | 124 / 62 lb 56.2 / 28.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | 49 / 20 lb 22.2 / 9.1 kg | 71 / 32 lb 32.2 / 14.5 kg | 100 / 48 lb 45.4 / 21.8 kg | 132 / 66 lb 59.9 / 29.9 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | 52 / 21 lb 23.6 / 9.5 kg | 75 / 34 lb 34 / 15.4 kg | 106 / 51 lb 48.1 / 23.1 kg | 140 / 70 lb 63.5 / 31.8 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | 55 / 22 lb 24.9 / 10 kg | 79 / 35 lb 35.8 / 15.9 kg | 112 / 54 lb 50.8 / 24.5 kg | 147 / 74 lb 66.7 / 33.6 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | 57 / 23 lb 25.9 / 10.4 kg | 83 / 37 lb 37.6 / 16.8 kg | 117 / 56 lb 53.1 / 25.4 kg | 155 / 77 lb 70.3 / 34.9 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | 60 / 24 lb 27.2 / 10.9 kg | 87 / 39 lb 39.5 / 17.7 kg | 123 / 59 lb 55.8 / 26.8 kg | 162 / 81 lb 73.5 / 36.7 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | 63 / 25 lb 28.6 / 11.3 kg | 91 / 41 lb 41.3 / 18.6 kg | 128 / 62 lb 58.1 / 28.1 kg | 169 / 85 lb 76.7 / 38.6 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | 65 / 26 lb 29.5 / 11.8 kg | 95 / 42 lb 43.1 / 19.1 kg | 134 / 64 lb 60.8 / 29 kg | 176 / 88 lb 79.8 / 39.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | 68 / 27 lb 30.8 / 12.2 kg | 98 / 44 lb 44.5 / 20 kg | 139 / 67 lb 63 / 30.4 kg | 183 / 91 lb 83 / 41.3 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | 70 / 28 lb 31.8 / 12.7 kg | 102 / 46 lb 46.3 / 20.9 kg | 144 / 69 lb 65.3 / 31.3 kg | 190 / 95 lb 86.2 / 43.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | 73 / 29 lb 33.1 / 13.2 kg | 105 / 47 lb 47.6 / 21.3 kg | 149 / 71 lb 67.6 / 32.2 kg | 196 / 98 lb 88.9 / 44.5 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | 75 / 30 lb 34 / 13.6 kg | 109 / 49 lb 49.4 / 22.2 kg | 154 / 74 lb 69.9 / 33.6 kg | 203 / 101 lb 92.1 / 45.8 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | 77 / 31 lb 34.9 / 14.1 kg | 112 / 50 lb 50.8 / 22.7 kg | 159 / 76 lb 72.1 / 34.5 kg | 209 / 105 lb 94.8 / 47.6 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | 80 / 32 lb 36.3 / 14.5 kg | 116 / 52 lb 52.6 / 23.6 kg | 164 / 78 lb 74.4 / 35.4 kg | 215 / 108 lb 97.5 / 49 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | 82 / 33 lb 37.2 / 15 kg | 119 / 53 lb 54 / 24 kg | 168 / 81 lb 76.2 / 36.7 kg | 222 / 111 lb 100.7 / 50.3 kg |
How Your Barbell Clean And Jerk vs Kettlebell Jerk 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 jerk strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Barbell Clean And Jerk 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 kettlebell jerk strength level
The standards use the sex-specific thresholds from the individual Kettlebell Jerk 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.
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 jerk | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved two-thirds rule. |
| Rate the kettlebell jerk | Use the canonical estimated max and adjust targets to exact bodyweight with the approved 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 Jerk and Kettlebell Jerk 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 jerk standard is higher; below zero means the barbell clean and jerk 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.
42.2 → 77.5 kg from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the kettlebell jerk standard minus the barbell clean and jerk standard. A plus sign means the kettlebell jerk standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell clean and jerk standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −67 lb −30.4 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg | −93 lb −42.2 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | −71 lb −32.2 kg | −83 lb −37.6 kg | −98 lb −44.5 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −64 lb −29.1 kg | −74 lb −33.5 kg | −88 lb −39.9 kg | −103 lb −46.7 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −68 lb −30.8 kg | −77 lb −34.9 kg | −91 lb −41.3 kg | −108 lb −49 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −70 lb −31.7 kg | −81 lb −36.8 kg | −95 lb −43.1 kg | −113 lb −51.2 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg | −84 lb −38.1 kg | −100 lb −45.3 kg | −117 lb −53.1 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −77 lb −34.9 kg | −88 lb −39.9 kg | −103 lb −46.7 kg | −121 lb −54.9 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −79 lb −35.8 kg | −91 lb −41.2 kg | −107 lb −48.5 kg | −126 lb −57.2 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −81 lb −36.7 kg | −94 lb −42.7 kg | −110 lb −49.9 kg | −130 lb −59 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −85 lb −38.6 kg | −97 lb −44 kg | −115 lb −52.1 kg | −135 lb −61.2 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −87 lb −39.5 kg | −101 lb −45.8 kg | −118 lb −53.5 kg | −139 lb −63.1 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −90 lb −40.8 kg | −103 lb −46.7 kg | −122 lb −55.4 kg | −143 lb −64.9 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −92 lb −41.7 kg | −106 lb −48.1 kg | −125 lb −56.7 kg | −148 lb −67.1 kg |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | −95 lb −43.1 kg | −110 lb −49.9 kg | −129 lb −58.5 kg | −151 lb −68.5 kg |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | −97 lb −44 kg | −112 lb −50.8 kg | −132 lb −59.9 kg | −156 lb −70.7 kg |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | −100 lb −45.4 kg | −115 lb −52.1 kg | −135 lb −61.2 kg | −159 lb −72.1 kg |
| 280 lb 127 kg | −102 lb −46.3 kg | −118 lb −53.5 kg | −139 lb −63.1 kg | −164 lb −74.4 kg |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | −105 lb −47.6 kg | −121 lb −54.9 kg | −141 lb −63.9 kg | −167 lb −75.8 kg |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | −107 lb −48.6 kg | −123 lb −55.7 kg | −145 lb −65.8 kg | −171 lb −77.5 kg |
How Women’s Barbell Clean And Jerk and Kettlebell Jerk Standards Differ
What the women’s data shows:
The standards come closest at 100 lb.
Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite at every displayed bodyweight.
28.1 → 50.4 kg from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
How to read the table: Every number is the kettlebell jerk standard minus the barbell clean and jerk standard. A plus sign means the kettlebell jerk standard is higher. A minus sign means the barbell clean and jerk standard is higher.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | −28 lb −12.7 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | −29 lb −13.1 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −52 lb −23.6 kg | −66 lb −30 kg |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | −31 lb −14.1 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −55 lb −25 kg | −70 lb −31.7 kg |
| 130 lb 59 kg | −33 lb −14.9 kg | −44 lb −19.9 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −73 lb −33.1 kg |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | −34 lb −15.5 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg | −61 lb −27.7 kg | −78 lb −35.4 kg |
| 150 lb 68 kg | −36 lb −16.3 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −81 lb −36.8 kg |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | −38 lb −17.3 kg | −50 lb −22.7 kg | −66 lb −30 kg | −84 lb −38.1 kg |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | −39 lb −17.7 kg | −53 lb −24 kg | −70 lb −31.8 kg | −88 lb −39.9 kg |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | −41 lb −18.6 kg | −54 lb −24.5 kg | −72 lb −32.6 kg | −92 lb −41.7 kg |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | −42 lb −19.1 kg | −56 lb −25.4 kg | −75 lb −34 kg | −95 lb −43.1 kg |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | −44 lb −19.9 kg | −58 lb −26.3 kg | −78 lb −35.4 kg | −98 lb −44.4 kg |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | −45 lb −20.4 kg | −60 lb −27.2 kg | −80 lb −36.3 kg | −102 lb −46.3 kg |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | −46 lb −20.8 kg | −62 lb −28.1 kg | −83 lb −37.6 kg | −104 lb −47.2 kg |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | −48 lb −21.8 kg | −64 lb −29 kg | −86 lb −39 kg | −107 lb −48.5 kg |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | −49 lb −22.2 kg | −66 lb −30 kg | −87 lb −39.5 kg | −111 lb −50.4 kg |
Barbell Clean And Jerk and Kettlebell Jerk Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict barbell clean and jerk test and a strict kettlebell jerk test. Use strict canonical Barbell Clean And Jerk and Kettlebell Jerk tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Use the canonical Barbell Clean And Jerk setup and load convention
Barbell starts on the floor from a dead stop Clean each rep to a stable front rack Complete a valid jerk from the front rack to overhead Split jerk and power jerk count only when locked out and recovered under control Lock out overhead with elbows, hips, and knees extended Recover the feet to balance before the rep counts Lower or reset under control before the next rep No press-outs, push presses, clean and press reps, or power-clean-only reps No hang starts, block starts, rack jerks, hitching, continental cleans, or assisted variations No dumbbells, kettlebells, machines, Smith machines, logs, axle bars, straps, or supportive suits
Use the canonical Kettlebell Jerk setup and load convention
Entered load is the weight of the one kettlebell jerked from the rack by one arm at a time. total valid reps across both arms combined Use a controlled dip and drive to send the kettlebell overhead, receive it with a valid jerk catch, then recover to a stable standing position. A valid finish requires controlled overhead lockout with hips and knees extended after the recovery and no press-out, off-hand assist, or unstable catch. Consistent setup, range, and finish quality across the entered set No substituted exercise or assisted reps
Enter one recent Barbell Clean And Jerk result and one recent Kettlebell Jerk result
Enter the canonical working weight and a whole number of strict repetitions for each exercise. Pounds and kilograms can be mixed.
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