Wilks & DOTS Calculator
Powerlifting strength scores normalized for bodyweight and sex. Wilks is the legacy standard; DOTS replaced it as the IPF default in 2020. We show both.
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Wilks vs DOTS
Wilks (1994) normalized lifters' totals across weight classes for over two decades. It's still common in commercial federations and Reddit comparisons.
DOTS (2019, IPF default since 2020) updated the polynomial coefficients with newer data and removed the male/female unification issue Wilks had at extreme weights.
Score ranges (rough)
| Level | Wilks / DOTS |
|---|---|
| Beginner | 200–300 |
| Intermediate | 300–400 |
| Advanced | 400–500 |
| Elite | 500+ |
FAQ
Should I use Wilks or DOTS?
For new comparisons, DOTS — it's the current IPF standard. Wilks remains useful for comparing to older meet results.
Are these for raw or equipped lifts?
The coefficients work for either, but you should compare raw to raw and equipped to equipped, since equipped lifts add a bigger boost at heavier classes.
What's a "good" Wilks score?
~400 marks the line between intermediate and advanced; 500+ is elite-level for raw lifters.
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