DOTS and Wilks calculator
Enter your bodyweight and your total (or a single lift) to get your DOTS and Wilks (2020) score, the same formulas used in competitive powerlifting to compare lifters fairly across different bodyweights.
How is this calculated?
Both formulas apply a bodyweight-based coefficient to your total, so a bigger total from a heavier lifter and a smaller total from a lighter lifter can land on the same score if they represent a similar level of relative strength. DOTS coefficients here match the OpenPowerlifting project's published formula; Wilks coefficients match the 2020 update.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between DOTS and Wilks?
Both are formulas that adjust your total by your bodyweight so lifters of different sizes can be compared fairly. DOTS is the newer of the two, introduced in 2019 and built from more recent drug-tested raw lifting data. Wilks came first and was the standard for decades. Most current competitions and rankings use DOTS, but Wilks is still widely recognized, which is why this calculator shows both.
Can I use this for a single lift instead of a full total?
Yes. The formula doesn't care whether the number you enter is a squat/bench/deadlift total or a single lift on its own, it just scores whatever total weight you enter against your bodyweight. Just keep in mind that DOTS and Wilks scores are built around and most commonly compared as full powerlifting totals, so a single-lift score isn't directly comparable to someone else's three-lift total.
What's a good DOTS score?
It varies by source, but a commonly cited rough guide for men is: under 200 beginner, 200-300 novice, 300-400 intermediate, 400-500 advanced, 500+ elite. For women, the bands run lower: under 150 beginner, 150-250 novice, 250-325 intermediate, 325-400 advanced, 400+ elite. These aren't an official scale from any single federation, just a widely used reference point.
Is this the same as the strength standards calculator?
No. The strength standards calculator compares one lift to your bodyweight as a simple ratio. DOTS and Wilks are more precise, formula-based scores originally built for comparing competitive powerlifters across different bodyweight classes, and they're most useful if you want a single number to track your total's progress over time or compare it to other lifters.