Wilks & DOTS Calculator
Calculate both your Wilks score and DOTS score — the two most widely used formulas for comparing powerlifting strength across different bodyweights.
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Calculate both your Wilks score and DOTS score — the two most widely used formulas for comparing powerlifting strength across different bodyweights.
Wilks & DOTS Calculator Guide
Raw totals favor heavier lifters, since strength scales with bodyweight. Wilks and DOTS both normalize your total against your bodyweight, producing a single score you can use to compare lifters of any size — or track your own relative strength over time as your bodyweight changes.
Wilks Score (1994)
The original and still most widely recognized strength score, using a fifth-degree polynomial fit to bodyweight with separate coefficients for men and women. Total lifted × Wilks coefficient (derived from bodyweight) = Wilks score.
DOTS Score (2019)
A more recent alternative developed by Tyler Haycock and colleagues, using a fourth-degree polynomial recalibrated on a larger, more modern dataset of competitive lifters. Increasingly used by federations like USAPL alongside or instead of Wilks.
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Wilks & DOTS Calculator FAQ
What's the difference between Wilks and DOTS?
Both normalize total weight lifted against bodyweight to produce a comparable strength score. Wilks (1994) uses a fifth-degree polynomial; DOTS (2019) uses a fourth-degree polynomial recalibrated on more recent competition data. They usually produce similar but not identical scores.
What total should I enter?
Typically your competition total — the sum of your best squat, bench press, and deadlift. You can also score a single lift if you just want to compare that lift's relative strength.
Which score do federations actually use?
It varies by federation and year. Wilks was the long-time standard; several federations, including USAPL, have moved to DOTS or use both. Check your specific federation's current rules for competition scoring.
Does a higher Wilks/DOTS score always mean I'm stronger?
It means you're stronger relative to your bodyweight, which is what these formulas are designed to measure. A lighter lifter with a lower raw total can still have a higher Wilks/DOTS score than a heavier lifter with a bigger total.