What total should I enter?
Sum of best squat, bench, and deadlift in kilograms from a meet or gym PRs.
Wilks Score Calculator
Wilks adjusts your powerlifting total for body weight so lifters of different sizes can compare strength.
Body weight and total
Enter sex, body weight in kg, and meet total in kg.
About this calculator
How to use Wilks Score Calculator, plus the formulas and logic behind the results.
Tool description
Wilks (and related formulas like DOTS) express how strong you are relative to size. Higher Wilks means more total lifted for your body mass.
How to use
- Select sex for coefficient set.
- Enter accurate body weight—usually weigh-in weight.
- Enter competition total (S+B+D) in kilograms.
- Read Wilks score and track over meet cycles.
Formulas & reference
Wilks = Total × 500 ÷ denominatorDenominator = polynomial in body weight (kg)Separate coefficient sets for men and women
How to interpret Wilks
- 400+: strong regional competitor (varies by class)
- 450+: high national level for many lifters
- 500+: elite territory in many weight classes
- Compare trends in the same formula over time
Calculation logic
Standard Wilks polynomial coefficients compute the denominator from body weight, then scale the entered total.
Wilks is one of several formulas (DOTS, Glossbrenner). Meet federations may use different systems.
Wilks Score Calculator FAQ
Common questions about this calculator and how to use the results.
Kg or lb?
This tool expects kilograms for both body weight and total.
Does Wilks favor lighter lifters?
It attempts to normalize for size, though no formula is perfect at every weight.
Can I use gym lifts?
Yes for training, but meet totals with judged depth are more meaningful.
Wilks vs DOTS?
Both adjust totals by body weight; DOTS is newer and used by some federations today.
Do wraps and suits count?
Enter the total achieved under the equipment rules you care about.