- The median powerlifting total for raw men at 66 kg is 948 lb (430 kg). Beat that and you out-lift half the class.
- Top 20%: 1,113 lb (505 kg). Top 10%: 1,190 lb (540 kg). Top 1%: 1,405 lb (637.5 kg).
- A 1,000 lb total (about 455 kg) is the classic milestone for men; 10× bodyweight is a strong total in almost any class.
Powerlifting Total Percentiles — 66 kg Raw Men
The 66 kg class covers men weighing 59–66 kg (130–146 lb). These percentiles are computed from 38,709 raw (belt, sleeves, and wrist wraps only — no knee wraps, no supportive suits or shirts) competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database. Remember that everyone in this dataset trained hard enough to enter a meet, so the 20th percentile here is already well above the average gym-goer.
| Percentile | Lbs | Kg | Band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th percentile | 573 lb | 260 kg | Novice |
| 10th percentile | 655 lb | 297.1 kg | Novice |
| 20th percentile | 755 lb | 342.5 kg | Intermediate |
| 30th percentile | 832 lb | 377.5 kg | Intermediate |
| 40th percentile | 893 lb | 405 kg | Intermediate |
| 50th percentile | 948 lb | 430 kg | Advanced |
| 60th percentile | 998 lb | 452.5 kg | Advanced |
| 70th percentile | 1,051 lb | 476.5 kg | Advanced |
| 80th percentile | 1,113 lb | 505 kg | Elite |
| 85th percentile | 1,146 lb | 520 kg | Elite |
| 90th percentile | 1,190 lb | 540 kg | Elite |
| 95th percentile | 1,268 lb | 575 kg | World Class |
| 97.5th percentile | 1,334 lb | 605 kg | World Class |
| 99th percentile | 1,405 lb | 637.5 kg | World Class |
Novice = below the 20th percentile of competitors. Intermediate = 20th–50th. Advanced = 50th–80th. Elite = 80th–95th. World Class = top 5%. Percentiles are calculated on the best powerlifting total from each meet entry, so a lifter with ten meets appears ten times; this weights the data toward experienced competitors.
How to Improve Your Powerlifting Total
A total moves when the weakest lift moves. Compare your percentile on each individual lift in the same weight class — the lift furthest below your total's percentile is where the cheapest kilos are. Beyond that, totals grow with meet experience: lifters who bomb out or miss thirds leave 5–10% on the platform. Use the meet attempt selector to plan conservative openers and the peaking guide to arrive at the meet fresh.
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Frequently Asked
What is a good powerlifting total for men in the 66 kg raw class?
The median competition powerlifting total in this class is 948 lb (430 kg). Anything above that beats half of all raw men who have competed at 66 kg. 1,113 lb (505 kg) puts you in the top 20%, and 1,268 lb (575 kg) in the top 5%.
What powerlifting total do you need to be elite at 66 kg?
Using the top-10% line as the elite threshold, that is 1,190 lb (540 kg) for raw men at 66 kg. The top 1% of the class has lifted 1,405 lb (637.5 kg) or more.
Where does this data come from?
Every number on this page is computed from 38,709 competition results in the OpenPowerlifting database for raw men in the 66 kg class, and is regenerated automatically as new meets are added (last update 2026-09-02). These are lifts done in competition under referees, not gym numbers or self-reported maxes.