Wilks / DOTS Calculator

What DOTS and Wilks scores mean

A raw total or single-lift number doesn't let you compare a 140 lb lifter to a 240 lb lifter fairly — heavier lifters can generally move more absolute weight. DOTS (and the older Wilks coefficient it replaced) applies a bodyweight-based formula to produce a single comparable score.

DOTS was adopted by most major powerlifting federations starting in the early 2020s as an update to Wilks, using a formula recalculated against modern competitive results. This calculator uses the current DOTS coefficients.

A DOTS score in the 300s is typically solid recreational strength, 400+ is competitive at a regional or national level, and 500+ is elite territory — though exact benchmarks vary by lift and federation.

Where these numbers come from

The formulas and default values in this calculator are based on:

• DOTS scoring formula coefficients as adopted by USA Powerlifting and other IPF-affiliated federations, replacing the Wilks coefficient

These are planning estimates for training purposes. Check with a coach, trainer, or physician before starting a new program or maxing out.