Wilks Score Calculator
Compare powerlifting totals across body weights.
Squat + bench + deadlift, or a single lift if you are comparing one movement.
Wilks score
333.7
Intermediate
The IPF moved to its own GL points system in 2020, but Wilks remains the most widely recognised score outside that federation.
How the Wilks Score Calculator works
Strength does not scale linearly with body weight — heavier lifters lift more in absolute terms but less per kilogram of themselves. The Wilks coefficient corrects for that, so a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter can be compared on one scale.
Not medical advice. This calculator gives a general estimate, not medical advice. It cannot account for your individual health, medical history, or medication. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before acting on any result.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Wilks score?
Roughly: 200 is a solid novice, 300 intermediate, 400 advanced, and 500+ is competitive at national level. Elite international lifters exceed 550. The same bands apply to men and women, which is the point of the sex-specific coefficients.
How is the Wilks score calculated?
Total lifted in kg multiplied by a coefficient derived from a fifth-order polynomial in body weight, with separate constants for men and women. The polynomial was fitted to competition data so the coefficient neutralises the advantage of extra body mass.
Has Wilks been replaced?
The IPF moved to its own IPF GL points system in 2020, arguing it fits modern competition data better, and Wilks2 was proposed as a revision. Wilks remains the most widely recognised score in gyms and in most non-IPF federations.
Does Wilks work for a single lift?
It was designed for the three-lift total, but applying the coefficient to a single lift is common informally and still corrects for body weight sensibly. Just compare like with like — a squat-only Wilks is not comparable to a full total.