Enter the body weight (lbs) and the weight lifted (lbs) into the Calculator. The calculator will evaluate the Body Weight To Lift Ratio. 

Body Weight To Lift Ratio Formula

BWL = BW / L

Variables:

  • BWL is the Body Weight To Lift Ratio (lbs/lbs)
  • BW is the body weight (lbs)
  • Lh is the weight lifted (lbs)

To calculate the Body Weight To Lift Ratio, divide the body weight by the weight lifted.

How to Calculate Body Weight To Lift Ratio?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Body Weight To Lift Ratio.


  1. First, determine the body weight (lbs). 
  2. Next, determine the weight lifted (lbs). 
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = BWL = BW / L.
  4. Finally, calculate the Body Weight To Lift Ratio.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

body weight (lbs) = 150

weight lifted (lbs) = 200