What is a good Wilks score?

Recreational lifters typically score 200–300. Competitive lifters range from 300–400. Advanced competitors score 400–500, and elite/world-class lifters exceed 500. Scores above 600 are extremely rare.

Does the Wilks formula differ for men and women?

Yes. The Wilks formula uses different polynomial coefficients (a–e constants) for male and female lifters to account for physiological differences in relative strength potential.

What is the difference between Wilks and IPF GL Points?

The IPF (International Powerlifting Federation) replaced Wilks with IPF GL Points in 2019 for official competitions. However, Wilks remains widely used in many federations and is still the standard reference for historical comparisons.

Should I enter equipped or raw total?

The Wilks formula works with any total — raw, single-ply, or multi-ply. Just ensure you compare like-for-like: raw totals against raw totals, equipped against equipped.

What body weight range does the formula support?

The Wilks formula is valid for body weights between approximately 40 kg and 200 kg (88–440 lb). Values outside this range may produce unreliable results.

Wilks Score Calculator

Name: Wilks Score Calculator
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter your body weight and powerlifting total to get your Wilks score and compare across weight classes and sexes.

Lifter Details

Sex

Unit System

Body Weight (kg)

Powerlifting Total (kg)

Squat + Bench Press + Deadlift

Enter your details and click Calculate to see your Wilks score.

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Summary

Enter your body weight and powerlifting total to get your Wilks score and compare across weight classes and sexes.

How it works

Enter your body weight in kilograms or pounds.
Select your sex (male or female) — separate Wilks coefficients apply to each.
Enter your total (combined squat + bench press + deadlift).
The calculator applies the Wilks polynomial formula to your body weight to produce a coefficient.
Your total is multiplied by the coefficient to produce your Wilks score.
Use the score to compare yourself against other lifters regardless of body weight.

Use cases

Compare powerlifting performance across different body weight classes.
Rank lifters of different sexes on a fair, normalized basis.
Track your own strength progress independent of body weight changes.
Determine best lifter awards at powerlifting meets.
Set personal strength goals relative to elite benchmarks.
Compare yourself to world-record holders on a normalized scale.
Plan competition strategy across weight classes.
Evaluate programming effectiveness independent of weight fluctuations.

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Last updated: 2026-05-29 · Reviewed by Nham Vu