Workout Volume Calculator
Calculate volume from sets, reps and weight, then download your exercise totals as a free CSV workout log. Use the rest timer for your next set. The kg/lb selector labels your entries; it does not convert them.
Workout volume load = sets × reps × entered weight. Three sets of 10 reps at 50 kg total 1,500 kg. If reps or load change, add one row per set and sum the results. This total describes your entries, not training quality.
Build this workout.
Volume is calculated as sets × reps × weight for each entry. The starting rows are illustrative, not a recommended routine. Replace them with your own record.
Check each entry
All entered sets are included; the calculator does not identify warm-up or working sets. Repeated exercise names remain separate rows. Zero entered weight means zero external-load volume here, not zero effort.
Scroll sideways inside the table to see every column. With a keyboard, focus the table and use the arrow keys.
| Entry | Sets × reps | Entered weight | Total reps | Volume load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workout totals | — |
Use the same weight and repetition convention throughout. Check whether your dumbbell entry counts one weight or both, or separate warm-up and working sets before comparing sessions. The CSV contains these same entries; it is not an automatic app import.
What workout volume can tell you.
Volume is one simple way to compare the amount of weighted work between sessions. Ten reps with 50 kg equals 500 kg of volume; three identical sets equal 1,500 kg.
- Enter the sets, reps and external weight for each exercise.
- Keep the same unit across the entire workout.
- Compare similar exercises and sessions instead of treating volume as a universal score.
Volume is only one part of training
Range of motion, effort, technique, exercise selection and recovery also matter. Bodyweight and timed movements are counted in sets and reps here but contribute zero weighted volume unless you enter a load.
Plan every set with Did You Lift.
Create complete weekly routines, set individual rep or time targets and let the rest timer start automatically.
Use the calculator with confidence.
Enter changing sets as separate rows
If repetitions or load change between sets, add separate rows with one set each. Three sets of ten at 50 kg total 1,500 kg of volume load; sets of 10, 8 and 8 at that load total 1,300 kg instead. Use actual results when reviewing a completed session.
The unit selector labels the entries; it does not convert existing numbers between kilograms and pounds. Keep one unit throughout. The rest timer is a visible browser countdown, so keep the page open and do not rely on a locked phone or suspended tab to produce a background alarm.
Workout logging and gym-planning guides
Did You Lift lets you plan exercises with individual set targets and move from a completed set into a rest countdown. Use a training plan suited to your experience and adjust targets with your coach when needed.
Three useful starting points, chosen for this app. The full reading list is one click away.
Warm-Up Sets vs Working Sets: How to Log Both
Should warm-up sets count in workout volume? Separate preparation from working sets with a logging template, worked totals and a comparison checklist.
Read the guide Workout planningHow to Log Gym Workouts: A Set-by-Set Template
Use a set-by-set workout log template with a worked session, planned versus actual reps, weight conventions and a next-session review checklist.
Read the guide Workout planningWorkout Planner vs Workout Log: What to Track
Learn the difference between a workout plan and workout log, compare planned and completed sets, and build a simple record for your next gym session.
Read the guide