Compare lifts across bodyweights
One number that levels the field — light vs heavy, lifter vs lifter.
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What the Wilks score is for
The Wilks score normalises a powerlifting total (squat + bench + deadlift) for bodyweight, so a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter can be compared on strength relative to size.
It multiplies your total by a coefficient derived from your bodyweight and sex. Higher is stronger pound-for-pound; competitive raw lifters often sit in the 300–400+ range.
It is a sport-comparison tool, not a fitness or health metric. Newer formulas (Wilks-2, IPF GL) exist, but the original Wilks remains the most widely recognised.
Common questions
What is a good Wilks score?
Roughly: ~300 is a solid intermediate, ~400 advanced, 450+ elite for raw lifters. It varies by federation and era.
Does Wilks favour any bodyweight?
The original formula slightly favours middleweights; this is part of why updated formulas were created.
Wilks vs DOTS or IPF GL?
All do the same job with different curves. Wilks is the most recognised; use whatever your federation scores on.
Is my data stored?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server or saved.
Sources & references
- Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, et al. “A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals.” Am J Clin Nutr. 1990;51(2):241–247.
- Frankenfield D, Roth-Yousey L, Compher C. “Comparison of predictive equations for resting metabolic rate in healthy nonobese and obese adults.” J Am Diet Assoc. 2005;105(5):775–789.
This calculator provides estimates for general educational use and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before making significant dietary changes.