Enter your dumbbell bench press details into the calculator to estimate your equivalent barbell bench press weight.

Bench Press Conversion Formula

The following formula is used to estimate the barbell bench press weight from your dumbbell bench press weight.

Barbell Bench Equivalent = Dumbbell Weight * Reps * 0.67

Variables:

  • Barbell Bench Equivalent is the estimated barbell bench press weight (lbs)
  • Dumbbell Weight is the weight of each dumbbell (lbs)
  • Reps is the number of repetitions performed

To estimate the barbell bench press weight, multiply the dumbbell weight by the number of repetitions and then by 0.67. This conversion factor helps approximate the difference in load distribution between dumbbells and a barbell.

What is the Dumbbell to Barbell Bench Press Conversion?

The dumbbell to barbell bench press conversion is a method to estimate the equivalent barbell bench press weight based on the weight and repetitions performed with dumbbells. This conversion is useful for those who switch between dumbbell and barbell exercises or want to understand their strength capacity in different formats. By understanding this conversion, you can better tailor your workout routines to achieve balanced strength development.

How to Use the Calculator?

The following steps outline how to use the dumbbell to barbell bench press calculator:


  1. First, enter the weight of each dumbbell used during your bench press workout.
  2. Next, enter the number of repetitions performed.
  3. Click on the “Calculate” button to