The complete RPE chart
Convert RPE to a percentage of your one rep max for every rep count from 1 to 10 and every RPE from 6 to 10. Enter your max to read it in kilograms or pounds — or download the printable PDF.
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RPE chart: RPE to percentage
Enter a one rep max to turn the percentages into your own working weights.
Read it as: pick your rep count on the left, then the RPE column. The cell is the percentage of your 1RM (or your weight, if you entered a max).
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How to read the RPE chart
The chart maps every combination of reps and RPE to a percentage of your one rep max. Two ways to use it:
1. Find your estimated 1RM
You just did 5 reps at RPE 8 with 150 kg. The chart says that's 81.1%. Divide: 150 ÷ 0.811 ≈ 185 kg estimated 1RM. No max attempt needed.
2. Find the weight for a target set
Your program says 3 reps at RPE 8. The chart says 86.3%. With a 185 kg max: 185 × 0.863 ≈ 160 kg. Round to the nearest plate jump and load the bar.
The RPE scale in one glance
RPE 10 — no reps left in the tank
RPE 9.5 — maybe one more rep
RPE 9 — 1 rep in reserve
RPE 8 — 2 reps in reserve
RPE 7 — 3 reps in reserve
RPE 6 — 4 reps in reserve
Read the full explanation in what is RPE in powerlifting.
RPE chart FAQ
What percentage is RPE 8?
It depends on the reps. 1 rep @ RPE 8 ≈ 92%, 3 reps @ RPE 8 ≈ 86%, 5 reps @ RPE 8 ≈ 81%, 8 reps @ RPE 8 ≈ 74%. RPE alone isn't a percentage — you always need the rep count too.
How accurate is the RPE chart?
It's an estimate built on average rep-to-percentage relationships. It's most reliable between 1 and 6 reps and at RPE 7–10. Higher-rep sets, and newer lifters who can't yet judge reps in reserve, vary more.
Can I download the RPE chart as a PDF?
Yes — download the RPE chart PDF. It's free, needs no email, and is formatted to print on a single page.
Is this the RTS RPE chart?
It follows the same widely used reps-in-reserve model popularised by Reactive Training Systems (Mike Tuchscherer), which has become the standard reference for RPE-based powerlifting programming.