Bigger lifters lift more in absolute terms; the Wilks formula adjusts for body weight so lifters can be ranked together.
How to use the Wilks Score Calculator
- Sex
- Body weight
- Total (squat + bench + deadlift)
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
A fifth-degree polynomial in body weight, with separate coefficients for men and women, normalises the total.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Sex | Choose one: Male, Female |
| Body weight | Units: kg, lb, g, oz, st |
| Total (squat + bench + deadlift) | Units: kg, lb, g, oz, st |
Example values
How the main result changes when Body weight changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Body weight (kg) | Wilks score |
|---|---|
| 41.5 | 807.7 |
| 62.25 | 581.88 |
| 83 | 480.99 |
| 103.75 | 430.84 |
| 124.5 | 404.62 |
| 166 | 378.79 |
Formula
Wilks = total × 600 ÷ (a + bw + cw² + dw³ + ew⁴ + fw⁵)Worked example
Inputs — Sex: Male; Body weight: 83 kg; Total (squat + bench + deadlift): 600 kg.
Results — Wilks score = 480.99.
Frequently asked questions
What is the newer DOTS score?
Another body-weight formula used by many federations; results are similar.
What is a good Wilks score?
Around 300–400 is strong for an amateur; elite lifters exceed 500 (2020 scale).
What formula does the Wilks Score Calculator use?
Wilks = total × 600 ÷ (a + bw + cw² + dw³ + ew⁴ + fw⁵).