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Strength Score Calculator
Enter your bodyweight and total to compare three common cross-bodyweight scoring systems at once. DOTS is highlighted as the default modern benchmark, with Wilks and Goodlift points alongside it for context.
Recommended default
DOTS
389.45
Use this as the primary comparison point for most modern strength-score conversations.
Goodlift Points
79.88
Useful when you want an IPF GL style comparison next to DOTS.
Wilks
384.93
Keep this for legacy comparisons because plenty of lifters still know their Wilks number.
DOTS vs Wilks vs Goodlift Points
All three scores answer the same question: how strong is this lifter for their bodyweight? They take your powerlifting total and adjust it so a 60 kg lifter and a 100 kg lifter can be compared on one scale. They differ only in the formula behind the adjustment.
| Score | Status | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
| DOTS | Modern default | You want the current standard for comparing across bodyweights |
| Goodlift / GL | Competition | You lift in or follow IPF-affiliated powerlifting |
| Wilks | Legacy reference | You already know your Wilks number and want to compare |
Worked example
Add your best squat, bench, and deadlift to get your total. An 82.5 kg lifter with a 500 kg total enters 82.5 as bodyweight and 500 as total, and the calculator returns their DOTS, Goodlift, and Wilks scores side by side. As a rough orientation, a DOTS near 300 is a solid intermediate, around 400 is advanced, and 500-plus is high-level competitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DOTS score?
DOTS is a formula that adjusts your powerlifting total for your bodyweight so lifters of different sizes can be compared fairly. You enter your bodyweight and total and it returns a single number. A higher DOTS score means a stronger lift relative to bodyweight. It is the modern default that has largely replaced Wilks.
What is the difference between DOTS, Wilks, and Goodlift points?
All three convert a raw total into a bodyweight-adjusted score, they just use different formulas. DOTS is the current recommended standard. Goodlift or GL points are used in IPF-affiliated competition. Wilks is the older system many lifters still know their number from. This calculator shows all three at once.
How do I calculate my powerlifting score?
Add your best squat, bench, and deadlift to get your total, then enter that total and your bodyweight above. The calculator returns your DOTS, Goodlift, and Wilks scores together so you can benchmark yourself against other lifters regardless of weight class.
What is a good DOTS score?
As a rough guide, a DOTS score around 300 reflects a solid intermediate lifter, roughly 400 is advanced, and 500-plus is competitive at a high level. These bands vary by federation and sex, so treat them as orientation rather than hard cutoffs.