Wilks Score Calculator
Compare powerlifting totals across bodyweights.
Enter your values
Enter the body weight in lb.
Enter the squat in lb.
Enter the bench press in lb.
Enter the deadlift in lb.
Choose one of: Male, Female.
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.
- Wilks score
- 323.39
- Total
- 1,075 lb
- Strength level
- Intermediate
- Total per lb of bodyweight
- 5.81×
Quick answer
The Wilks coefficient normalises a powerlifting total for bodyweight, letting a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter be compared on one scale.
At a glance
| What it does | Compare powerlifting totals across bodyweights. |
|---|---|
| Category | Health |
| Inputs needed | Body weight, Squat, Bench press, Deadlift, Sex |
| Main output | Wilks score |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Wilks Score Calculator
- 1Enter your body weight.
- 2Add your best squat, bench and deadlift.
- 3Read the bodyweight-adjusted Wilks score.
Inputs explained
- Body weight(lb)
- Enter the body weight in lb.
- Squat(lb)
- Enter the squat in lb.
- Bench press(lb)
- Enter the bench press in lb.
- Deadlift(lb)
- Enter the deadlift in lb.
- Sex
- Choose one of: Male, Female.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Body weight185 lb
- Squat365 lb
- Bench press255 lb
- Deadlift455 lb
- SexMale
Results
- Wilks score323.39
- Total1,075 lb
- Strength levelIntermediate
- Total per lb of bodyweight5.81×
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Wilks score?
300 is a solid intermediate, 400 is advanced, and 500+ is national-level competitive.
Has Wilks been replaced?
The IPF now uses IPF GL points, but Wilks remains the most widely quoted score in gyms and online.
What do I need to enter into the Wilks Score Calculator?
Just 5 values: body weight, squat, bench press, deadlift, sex. 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 Wilks Score Calculator work out the answer?
The Wilks coefficient normalises a powerlifting total for bodyweight, letting a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter be compared on one scale. The working is shown step by step so you can verify the result by hand.
Is the Wilks 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.