Fitness Calculators
Wilks Calculator
Compare a classic powerlifting total across body weights with the original Wilks score formula.
Page structure
Built for a fast answer first, then a calmer second read.
This calculator page is intentionally layered: quick input and output up top, then a deeper pass through formulas, worked examples, FAQs, and related tools.
Result
Wilks score
446.88 Wilks points
Classic Wilks uses sex-specific coefficients to compare totals across body weights in older powerlifting rankings.Results explained
- Enter your full powerlifting total rather than a single lift.
- Use the same unit for body weight and total; the calculator converts everything to kilograms internally.
- DOTS is the more modern companion score, but Wilks is still common in older result archives.
Best used for
Clearer context before the number
Useful for older meet-result comparisons and as a companion page to DOTS and one-rep max.
Coverage
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Formula & steps
Classic Wilks formula
- Wilks score = total × (500 ÷ polynomial(body weight)).
- The polynomial coefficients differ for men and women.
- This page uses the classic Wilks model commonly seen in older powerlifting rankings.
Examples
Quick scenario checks
- 90 kg body weight
- 700 kg total
Wilks score ≈ 446.88.
- 60 kg body weight
- 400 kg total
Wilks score ≈ 445.95.
FAQ
Questions worth ranking for
Each calculator page keeps its own compact FAQ block to widen long-tail coverage.
What total should I enter?
Enter your squat + bench press + deadlift total, not a single lift.
Is Wilks still used?
It is still common in older databases and meet archives, though DOTS is more modern.
Wilks vs DOTS?
Wilks is the older comparison formula; DOTS is the newer open-powerlifting style score.