Bench-Squat-Deadlift Ratio Calculator
Enter your best squat, bench and deadlift to see how each lift compares to the classic 4:3:5 balance — and which one is lagging.
Total
390
Ratio (B:S:D)
1 : 1.3 : 1.6
- Expected squat for balance: 133.3 — Squat is balanced.
- Expected deadlift for balance: 166.7 — Deadlift is balanced.
Formula
typical balance: squat = 1.33×bench, deadlift = 1.25×squatHow to use the Bench-Squat-Deadlift Ratio Calculator
- 1Enter your 1RM for squat, bench and deadlift
- 2See each lift as a ratio to your bench
- 3Spot the lift that is out of balance
Frequently Asked Questions
What are standard lift ratios?
A common rule of thumb is bench : squat : deadlift = 3 : 4 : 5. So a 100 kg bench pairs with a 133 kg squat and a 167 kg deadlift.
My deadlift is low — is that bad?
Not necessarily; leverages and training history vary. But if one lift is far below its expected ratio, extra volume or technique work usually pays off.