Wilks Score Calculator
Calculate your Wilks score to compare your strength to other powerlifters.
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Compare Your Powerlifting Strength with the Wilks Score
Our Wilks Score Calculator helps you measure your relative strength against other powerlifters, regardless of bodyweight, using the classic Wilks formula.
What is a Wilks Score Calculator?
A Wilks Score Calculator is a tool used in the sport of powerlifting to compare the strength of lifters in different weight classes. It calculates a score based on the total weight lifted in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, and normalizes it based on the lifter's bodyweight and gender. This allows for a fair comparison to determine the best overall "pound-for-pound" lifter at a competition.
How It Works: The Wilks Formula
The calculator applies the official Wilks formula:
Score = Total Weight Lifted × Wilks Coefficient
Coefficient = 500 / (a + bx + cx² + dx³ + ex⁴ + fx⁵)
Where 'x' is the lifter's bodyweight in kilograms, and the coefficients (a, b, c, d, e, f) are different for men and women.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wilks Score?
The Wilks Score is a coefficient used in powerlifting to compare the relative strength of lifters across different bodyweight categories. It answers the question of who is the 'stronger' lifter if a 150-pound person lifts 400 pounds and a 200-pound person lifts 500 pounds.
How is the Wilks Score calculated?
The Wilks Score is calculated by multiplying the total weight lifted by a coefficient that is determined by the lifter's bodyweight and gender. The formula is complex, but our calculator automates it for you. You just need to provide your bodyweight, gender, and the total weight you lifted (squat + bench + deadlift).
What is a good Wilks Score?
A 'good' Wilks score is subjective. For male lifters, a score of 300 is intermediate, 400 is advanced, and 500+ is elite. For female lifters, a score of 300 is advanced, and 400+ is elite. These are general guidelines and can vary.
Is the Wilks formula still used?
While the Wilks formula was the standard for many years, many powerlifting federations have now moved to newer systems like IPF Points or DOTS score, which are believed to be more equitable across all bodyweight classes. However, the Wilks score remains a popular and widely understood metric in the lifting community.
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