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Fitness Calculators

11 free calculators: macros, protein, TDEE, 1RM, body fat, hydration, plate loading, and strength standards. Put your numbers in and get a target you can train with today.

Strength Standards

Where do your big lifts sit? Multipliers of bodyweight for the four main lifts.

Your Level

Novice
1.14× bodyweight on squat

Next Level

88kg
1.25× bodyweight

All thresholds for squat

Level×BWWeight
Beginner0.5×35 kg
Novice0.75×53 kg
Intermediate1.25×88 kg
Advanced1.5×105 kg
Elite1.75×123 kg
Now what?

If you're a tier behind on a lift, that's where the next training block should focus. Use the Goal Path Finder to pick the right structure.

All Tools

What each one does

Use them in combination — pick a daily target, lock in a 1RM, dial in steps, and check progress with body-fat and standards.

Daily targets

Macro Calculator

TDEE-based calorie and macro targets for fat loss, recomp, and muscle gain.

Nutrition

Protein Calculator

Daily protein and per-meal distribution based on bodyweight and goal.

Energy balance

TDEE & Maintenance

Daily energy expenditure using Mifflin-St Jeor and activity multipliers.

Planning

Weight-Loss Pace

Estimate weeks to a goal weight at sustainable rates of fat loss.

Activity

Step Goal Estimator

Daily step target to widen your deficit without hurting recovery.

Recovery

Hydration Calculator

Daily water target based on bodyweight, activity, and climate.

Strength

1RM Calculator

Estimate your one-rep max from a clean working set (Epley + Brzycki blend).

Strength

Plate Loader

How to load a barbell to a target weight, in kg or lb.

Composition

Body-Fat Estimator

Navy-method body-fat percentage from waist, neck, and (women) hip measurements.

Strength

Strength Standards

Look up where your big lifts sit relative to bodyweight and training age.

Decision

Goal Path Finder

Match Foundation, Hypertrophy, or Recomposition to your goal and lifestyle.

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