DOTS Score Calculator
Calculate your DOTS score — the modern replacement for Wilks in powerlifting.
Compare strength across body weights with the updated formula.
DOTS Score
DOTS Formula:
DOTS = Total × 500 / (A × bw⁴ + B × bw³ + C × bw² + D × bw + E)
Why DOTS replaced Wilks:
- More accurate across all body weight classes
- Better for comparing male and female lifters
- Adopted by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) in 2019
DOTS Score Ranges:
| Score | Level |
|---|---|
| 200-300 | Beginner |
| 300-400 | Intermediate |
| 400-475 | Advanced |
| 475-550 | Elite |
| 550+ | World class |
DOTS vs Wilks: DOTS tends to give slightly different scores, especially for very light and very heavy lifters. Most competitions now use DOTS.