DOTS Score Calculator
Compare powerlifting totals across bodyweights with the DOTS coefficient.
Enter your values
Choose one of: Men, Women.
Enter the bodyweight in kg.
Enter the squat in kg.
Enter the bench press in kg.
Enter the deadlift in kg.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- DOTS score
- 351
- Total
- 520 kg (1146 lb)
- Level
- advanced
- Total as x bodyweight
- 6.27x
- Coefficient
- 0.6751
Working
- 1total 520 kg x 0.6751 = 351 DOTS
Quick answer
DOTS multiplies your total by a coefficient derived from bodyweight, letting a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter be compared on one scale.
DOTS = total x 500 / (a x bw^4 + b x bw^3 + c x bw^2 + d x bw + e)
At a glance
| What it does | Compare powerlifting totals across bodyweights with the DOTS coefficient. |
|---|---|
| Category | Fitness |
| Inputs needed | Category, Bodyweight, Squat, Bench press, Deadlift |
| Main output | DOTS score |
| Formula | DOTS = total x 500 / (a x bw^4 + b x bw^3 + c x bw^2 + d x bw + e) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the DOTS Score Calculator
- 1Select your category and enter competition bodyweight in kilograms.
- 2Enter your best successful squat, bench and deadlift.
- 3Compare the DOTS score with training partners of any size — the coefficient handles the difference.
Inputs explained
- Category
- Choose one of: Men, Women.
- Bodyweight(kg)
- Enter the bodyweight in kg.
- Squat(kg)
- Enter the squat in kg.
- Bench press(kg)
- Enter the bench press in kg.
- Deadlift(kg)
- Enter the deadlift in kg.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- CategoryMen
- Bodyweight83 kg
- Squat180 kg
- Bench press120 kg
- Deadlift220 kg
Results
- DOTS score351
- Total520 kg (1146 lb)
- Leveladvanced
- Total as x bodyweight6.27x
- Coefficient0.6751
- total 520 kg x 0.6751 = 351 DOTS
Frequently asked questions
Is DOTS better than Wilks?
DOTS replaced Wilks in many federations because it fits modern data better, especially at the light and heavy ends of the scale.
Does DOTS work for single lifts?
It is designed for the three-lift total, but the same coefficient is often applied to a single lift for informal comparison.
What do I need to enter into the DOTS Score Calculator?
Just 5 values: category, bodyweight, squat, bench press, deadlift. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the DOTS Score Calculator work out the answer?
DOTS multiplies your total by a coefficient derived from bodyweight, letting a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter be compared on one scale. It applies the formula DOTS = total x 500 / (a x bw^4 + b x bw^3 + c x bw^2 + d x bw + e) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the DOTS Score Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.