Wilks Score Calculator

Calculate your Wilks coefficient to compare powerlifting strength.

Gender

Bodyweight (kg)

Total Weight Lifted (kg)

Wilks = (500 / Coefficient) * Total Lifted\n\nCoefficient = a + b*BW + c*BW^2 + d*BW^3 + e*BW⁴ + f*BW⁵\n\n(Gender-specific polynomial coefficients)

Example (Male):\nBodyweight: 75 kg\nTotal: 500 kg (squat 200, bench 140, deadlift 160)\n\nCalculated Wilks ≈ 375\nRating: Advanced

A formula to compare powerlifting strength across different bodyweights. Normalizes total (squat + bench + deadlift) relative to body mass.

Uses a polynomial formula with gender-specific coefficients. Wilks = (500 / denominator) * Total Lifted.

Beginner: <250, Intermediate: 250-350, Advanced: 350-450, Elite: 450-550, World Class: >550.

Yes, though newer formulas like Wilks 2020 and IPF Points exist. Wilks remains popular for its simplicity.

Wilks is designed for powerlifting total (squat, bench, deadlift combined). For single lifts, use 1RM calculators.

📐 Formula

Wilks = (500 / Coefficient) * Total Lifted\n\nCoefficient = a + b*BW + c*BW^2 + d*BW^3 + e*BW⁴ + f*BW⁵\n\n(Gender-specific polynomial coefficients)

Example (Male):\nBodyweight: 75 kg\nTotal: 500 kg (squat 200, bench 140, deadlift 160)\n\nCalculated Wilks ≈ 375\nRating: Advanced

What is Wilks Score?▼

A formula to compare powerlifting strength across different bodyweights. Normalizes total (squat + bench + deadlift) relative to body mass.

How is it calculated?▼

Uses a polynomial formula with gender-specific coefficients. Wilks = (500 / denominator) * Total Lifted.

What is a good Wilks score?▼

Beginner: <250, Intermediate: 250-350, Advanced: 350-450, Elite: 450-550, World Class: >550.

Is Wilks still used?▼

Yes, though newer formulas like Wilks 2020 and IPF Points exist. Wilks remains popular for its simplicity.

Do I need all three lifts?▼

Wilks is designed for powerlifting total (squat, bench, deadlift combined). For single lifts, use 1RM calculators.