Wilks Calculator
Turn your powerlifting total into a Wilks score so you can compare strength fairly, whether you weigh 60 kg or 120 kg.
Novice — a good foundation to build on.
The Wilks score levels the playing field between lifters of different bodyweights, so a lighter athlete's total can be compared fairly against a heavier one. Enter your competition total (squat + bench + deadlift) or a single lift — the coefficient works the same either way.
How it works
Raw totals favor bigger lifters — a heavier athlete will almost always move more weight. The Wilks score fixes that by multiplying your total by a coefficient that scales with your bodyweight, so a featherweight and a heavyweight can be ranked on the same list.
The coefficient comes from a fifth-degree polynomial (different for men and women) that Robert Wilks fit to elite lifting data back in 1994. We plug your bodyweight in kilograms into that formula, then multiply the result by your lifted weight.
Enter your competition total — squat plus bench plus deadlift — or a single lift if that's what you're tracking. Switch between kilograms and pounds; we convert to kg internally before running the math.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good Wilks score?
Very roughly: 200 marks a solid intermediate, 300 is advanced, and 400+ is elite, world-class territory. Numbers vary by federation and lift, so treat these as landmarks rather than hard cutoffs.
Does Wilks work for a single lift or only totals?
Both. The coefficient just scales whatever weight you feed it, so you can score a full three-lift total or a lone bench press. Just be consistent about what you're comparing.
Isn't Wilks being replaced by newer formulas?
Some federations have moved to IPF GL points or the Wilks 2020 update. The classic 1994 Wilks is still the most widely recognized, which is why it's used here. If your meet uses a different formula, check its own tables.