Strength Score Calculator
Compare your powerlifting strength across weight classes using Wilks, Wilks-2, and DOTS coefficient formulas. Enter your total and bodyweight to see where you rank among trained lifters.
Wilks Score
267
Wilks Score
267
Strength spectrum
Novice — top 51.5% of trained lifters
Top 50% — building a solid foundation. Your total of 400 kg at 83 kg bodyweight gives a 4.8× bodyweight ratio.
Wilks
267
Wilks-2
321
DOTS
270
BW ratio
4.8×
total ÷ bodyweight
Percentile
Top 51.5%
among trained lifters
About these scores
Wilks (1995) is the most widely used formula historically. Wilks-2 (2020) is an updated version with better balance across weight classes. DOTS (2019) was designed to fix Wilks' bias towards extreme bodyweights and is used by many modern federations.
Sources: Wilks (1995, Powerlifting Australia), Wilks-2 (2020, Robert Wilks), DOTS (2019, Tim Konertz / OpenPowerlifting), IPF Models Evaluation Report (2020). Strength levels aggregated from competitive powerlifting data.