Wilks & DOTS Calculator
Compare strength across bodyweights. Enter your total (or a single lift) and bodyweight to get your Wilks and DOTS scores — the coefficients powerlifting uses to rank lifters fairly across weight classes.
How it works
Wilks
score = total × 500 ÷ P(bodyweight), where P is the Wilks polynomial for your sex.
DOTS
The 2019 replacement for Wilks, using an updated polynomial. Often preferred for lighter and heavier lifters.
What counts as strong
A ~300 Wilks is a solid intermediate total; 400+ is advanced; 500+ is elite/competitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Wilks score?
Roughly: 300 is a strong intermediate, 400 is advanced, and 500+ is elite. Scores let a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter compare fairly.
Wilks or DOTS — which should I use?
DOTS (2019) uses updated coefficients and is often fairer at the extremes of bodyweight. Many federations now report DOTS; this tool shows both.
Do I enter one lift or my total?
Enter whatever you want scored. For a powerlifting total, add squat + bench + deadlift. For a single lift, enter that lift.
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