Weighted Dips vs Bodyweight Dips Strength Standards
Compare your weighted dips and bodyweight dip against strength standards for your sex, age range, and bodyweight. Enter one recent result for each exercise to see your strength levels, next target, and which exercise is the priority.
Use each exercise's canonical input: Added external weight only for Weighted Dips and Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Dip. Use a strict parallel-bar weighted dip with securely attached external load, full elbow lockout, shoulder crease clearly below the elbow, and no momentum; use Start at the top support position on parallel bars with arms fully extended.. Repetitions are never converted into weight. Each exercise keeps its own measurement type. Age range changes only an exercise whose standards use age.
Weighted Dips vs Bodyweight Dip Strength Standards by Bodyweight
These tables show the minimum result each exercise needs to reach Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite. Weight-based standards are shown in pounds and kilograms. Direct-performance standards remain strict repetitions or seconds and show every applicable age range.
Find your bodyweight in the men’s or women’s table, then read across the strength levels. Results measured in weight, repetitions, or seconds are not meant to match and are never converted into one another. Use the calculator for your exact inputs and a direct comparison of the strength levels.
Men’s Weighted Dips vs Bodyweight Dip Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Weighted Dips:42 lb19 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:66 lb29.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:90 lb40.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:120 lb54.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Weighted Dips:46 lb20.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:72 lb32.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:98 lb44.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:130 lb59 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Weighted Dips:49 lb22.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:77 lb34.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:105 lb47.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:140 lb63.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Weighted Dips:52 lb23.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:82 lb37.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:112 lb51 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Weighted Dips:56 lb25.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:88 lb39.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:120 lb54.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:160 lb72.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Weighted Dips:59 lb27 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:93 lb42.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:127 lb57.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:170 lb77.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Weighted Dips:63 lb28.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:99 lb44.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:135 lb61.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:180 lb81.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Weighted Dips:67 lb30.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:105 lb47.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:143 lb64.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:190 lb86.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Weighted Dips:70 lb31.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:110 lb49.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:200 lb90.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Weighted Dips:74 lb33.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:116 lb52.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:158 lb71.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:210 lb95.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Weighted Dips:77 lb34.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:121 lb54.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:165 lb74.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:220 lb99.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Weighted Dips:80 lb36.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:126 lb57.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:172 lb78.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:230 lb104.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Weighted Dips:84 lb38.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:132 lb59.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:180 lb81.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:240 lb108.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 250 lb 113.4 kg | Weighted Dips:88 lb39.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:138 lb62.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:188 lb85.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:250 lb113.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 260 lb 117.9 kg | Weighted Dips:91 lb41.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:143 lb64.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:195 lb88.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:260 lb117.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 270 lb 122.5 kg | Weighted Dips:95 lb42.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:149 lb67.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:203 lb91.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:270 lb122.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 280 lb 127 kg | Weighted Dips:98 lb44.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:154 lb69.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:210 lb95.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:280 lb127 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 290 lb 131.5 kg | Weighted Dips:101 lb46 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:159 lb72.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:217 lb98.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:290 lb131.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
| 300 lb 136.1 kg | Weighted Dips:105 lb47.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 4 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:165 lb74.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:225 lb102.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 30 reps30–39: 30 reps40–49: 27 reps50–59: 22 reps60+: 16 reps | Weighted Dips:300 lb136.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 42 reps30–39: 42 reps40–49: 38 reps50–59: 32 reps60+: 24 reps |
Women’s Weighted Dips vs Bodyweight Dip Standards
How to read the table: Each table entry lists the minimum result for both exercises. Weight-based targets show pounds and kilograms; direct-performance targets show strict repetitions or seconds for each age range. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Bodyweight | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 lb 45.4 kg | Weighted Dips:35 lb15.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:55 lb25 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:75 lb34.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:100 lb45.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 110 lb 49.9 kg | Weighted Dips:39 lb17.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:61 lb27.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:83 lb37.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:110 lb49.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 120 lb 54.4 kg | Weighted Dips:42 lb19 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:66 lb29.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:90 lb40.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:120 lb54.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 130 lb 59 kg | Weighted Dips:46 lb20.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:72 lb32.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:98 lb44.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:130 lb59 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 140 lb 63.5 kg | Weighted Dips:49 lb22.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:77 lb34.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:105 lb47.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:140 lb63.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 150 lb 68 kg | Weighted Dips:52 lb23.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:82 lb37.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:112 lb51 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 160 lb 72.6 kg | Weighted Dips:56 lb25.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:88 lb39.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:120 lb54.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:160 lb72.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 170 lb 77.1 kg | Weighted Dips:59 lb27 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:93 lb42.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:127 lb57.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:170 lb77.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 180 lb 81.6 kg | Weighted Dips:63 lb28.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:99 lb44.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:135 lb61.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:180 lb81.6 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 190 lb 86.2 kg | Weighted Dips:67 lb30.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:105 lb47.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:143 lb64.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:190 lb86.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 200 lb 90.7 kg | Weighted Dips:70 lb31.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:110 lb49.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:150 lb68 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:200 lb90.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 210 lb 95.3 kg | Weighted Dips:74 lb33.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:116 lb52.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:158 lb71.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:210 lb95.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 220 lb 99.8 kg | Weighted Dips:77 lb34.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:121 lb54.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:165 lb74.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:220 lb99.8 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 230 lb 104.3 kg | Weighted Dips:80 lb36.5 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:126 lb57.4 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:172 lb78.2 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:230 lb104.3 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
| 240 lb 108.9 kg | Weighted Dips:84 lb38.1 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 1 reps30–39: 1 reps40–49: 1 reps50–59: 2 reps60+: 1 reps | Weighted Dips:132 lb59.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 8 reps30–39: 8 reps40–49: 7 reps50–59: 5 reps60+: 2 reps | Weighted Dips:180 lb81.7 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 18 reps30–39: 18 reps40–49: 16 reps50–59: 12 reps60+: 8 reps | Weighted Dips:240 lb108.9 kg Bodyweight Dip:Under 30: 28 reps30–39: 28 reps40–49: 25 reps50–59: 20 reps60+: 15 reps |
How Your Weighted Dips vs Bodyweight Dip 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.
1. Estimate the weight-based result
For Weighted Dips, one rep uses the weight entered. For 2–12 reps, the calculator runs both estimates and keeps the lower result.
- 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.
2. Rate the Weighted Dips result
The individual Weighted Dips calculator supplies one shared ladder based on estimated added external load divided by bodyweight. Novice begins at 0.35× bodyweight in added load, Intermediate at 0.55×, Advanced at 0.75×, and Elite at 1.00×. Bodyweight itself is not included in the entered or estimated load, and no unsupported stretch target is added above Elite.
3. Rate the Bodyweight Dip result
The canonical tool supplies sex-, bodyweight-band-, and age-specific repetition thresholds plus a stretch target. The calculator uses strict continuous 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 weighted dip | Use the canonical added-load-to-bodyweight thresholds directly without allometric rescaling. Measurement: estimated one-rep max. |
| Rate the bodyweight dip set | Compare strict repetitions with the applicable canonical thresholds without an estimated-max conversion. Measurement: Strict continuous Bodyweight Dip 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 Weighted Dips and Bodyweight Dip Standards Differ
What the men’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 120 to 300 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 120 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
The exact table above is the correct way to inspect direct or unlike measurements. A pounds-difference chart would be invalid because repetitions, seconds, and estimated weight do not share a unit.
How Women’s Weighted Dips and Bodyweight Dip Standards Differ
What the women’s standards show:
Elite weight targets from 100 to 240 lb bodyweight.
Elite direct-performance targets from the youngest to oldest listed age range at 100 lb bodyweight.
Raw repetitions, seconds, and weights are not divided or converted. The calculator compares each exercise’s canonical tier and progress within that tier.
Use the calculator to apply the correct age range and exact bodyweight before comparing the two strength levels.
Weighted Dips and Bodyweight Dip Exercises Used by This Calculator
This calculator uses a strict weighted parallel-bar dip and a strict bodyweight dip test. Use strict canonical Weighted Dips and Bodyweight Dip tests. Do not mix variations, assistance, partial range, momentum, or different load conventions.
Enter added load only for strict parallel-bar dips
Secure the external load and enter only that added weight, not bodyweight plus load. Start at full elbow lockout, descend until the shoulder crease is below the elbow, and return to full lockout under control. Do not enter bodyweight-only, assisted, bench, ring, partial, bouncing, kipping, or leg-driven dips.
Use the canonical Bodyweight Dip setup and load convention
Start at the top support position on parallel bars with arms fully extended. Descend until upper arms reach at least parallel to the floor each rep. Press back to full elbow lockout at the top of every rep. Use a fixed parallel bars setup or dip station. Each rep must reach the same depth and full lockout standard. No partial reps. No machine dip variations. No assisted dip variations. No bench dips, ring dips, weighted dips, or other lift-family substitutions.
Enter one recent Weighted Dips result and one recent Bodyweight Dip result
Use each exercise’s canonical input: Added external weight only for Weighted Dips and Strict repetitions for Bodyweight Dip.
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