W/kg
Power to
Weight
The gold standard for climbing. Divide your FTP by body weight to find where you stand.
World Tour
6.0+ W/kg
Cat A
4.0+ W/kg
Cat B
3.2+ W/kg
Cat C
2.5+ W/kg
Cat D
<2.5 W/kg
2.5
3.2
4.0
5.0
6.0+
Climbing Ability
Racing Categories
Used by Zwift, TrainerRoad, and most competitive cycling platforms
Category A
4.0+ W/kg
Elite racers, national-level competitors
Category B
3.2-3.9 W/kg
Strong club racers, Cat 1-2 level
Category C
2.5-3.1 W/kg
Recreational racers, Cat 3-4 level
Category D
<2.5 W/kg
Beginners, fitness riders