Powerlifting DOTS Score Calculator
Bodyweight-adjusted powerlifting score.
Enter your values
Choose one of: Male, Female.
Enter the bodyweight in kg.
Enter the squat+bench+deadlift total 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
- 337.54
- Bodyweight
- 83 kg
- Total
- 500 kg
Quick answer
DOTS score adjusts a lifter's total for bodyweight, allowing fair comparison across weight classes.
DOTS = total x 500 / (a + bxBW + cxBW^2 + dxBW^3 + exBW^4)
At a glance
| What it does | Bodyweight-adjusted powerlifting score. |
|---|---|
| Category | Fitness |
| Inputs needed | Sex, Bodyweight, Squat+Bench+Deadlift total |
| Main output | DOTS score |
| Formula | DOTS = total x 500 / (a + bxBW + cxBW^2 + dxBW^3 + exBW^4) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Powerlifting DOTS Score Calculator
- 1Enter bodyweight and the sum of your best squat, bench and deadlift.
- 2DOTS replaced the older Wilks formula as the standard modern scoring system.
- 3Use it to compare lifters of different weight classes fairly.
Inputs explained
- Sex
- Choose one of: Male, Female.
- Bodyweight(kg)
- Enter the bodyweight in kg.
- Squat+Bench+Deadlift total(kg)
- Enter the squat+bench+deadlift total in kg.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- SexMale
- Bodyweight83 kg
- Squat+Bench+Deadlift total500 kg
Results
- DOTS score337.54
- Bodyweight83 kg
- Total500 kg
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from Wilks?
DOTS uses updated coefficients derived from more recent competition data.
What's a good DOTS score?
Around 300 is competitive at national level; 400+ is world class.
What do I need to enter into the Powerlifting DOTS Score Calculator?
Just 3 values: sex, bodyweight, squat+bench+deadlift total. 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 Powerlifting DOTS Score Calculator work out the answer?
DOTS score adjusts a lifter's total for bodyweight, allowing fair comparison across weight classes. It applies the formula DOTS = total x 500 / (a + bxBW + cxBW^2 + dxBW^3 + exBW^4) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Powerlifting 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.