powerlifting

Wilks Calculator

Calculate your Wilks score from bodyweight and powerlifting total in pounds or kilograms.

6 formulas

lb/kg

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SexUnitBodyweight (kg)Squat (kg)Bench (kg)Deadlift (kg)

Total

600 kg

Normalized to 600 kg for scoring

Wilks

400.5

Primary score

DOTS

405.1

Modern DOTS comparison

How the score works

Wilks and DOTS normalize a powerlifting total against bodyweight and sex. The score is useful for meet comparisons, but it is not a full model of training age, equipment, or federation rules.

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Questions lifters ask

What does the score compare? +

It compares powerlifting totals across bodyweights and sex. It is useful for meet rankings and rough comparisons, not for judging training quality.

Should I enter pounds or kilograms? +

Either works. The calculator normalizes inputs to kilograms before scoring.