Wilks & DOTS Score Calculator
A 500 kg total at 70 kg beats 550 kg at 120 kg — Wilks and DOTS make it comparable. Enter your total and bodyweight to get both scores.
DOTS score
344.8
Wilks score
341.4
Rough DOTS guide: 300 solid · 400 strong competitor · 500 elite · 600+ world class.
Formula
DOTS = total × a − b·bw − c·bw² − d·bw³ − e·bw⁴ (coefficients differ by sex)How to use the Wilks & DOTS Score Calculator
- 1Select sex, units and enter your bodyweight
- 2Enter your total (squat + bench + deadlift)
- 3Compare your Wilks and DOTS scores
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good DOTS score?
Rough guide: 300 solid gym-goer, 400 strong competitive lifter, 500 elite, 600+ world-class.
Why is DOTS replacing Wilks?
Wilks coefficients were recalculated in 2020 over concerns about fairness at extreme bodyweights; DOTS is now used by most federations including IPF affiliates.