Health & Fitness

Wilks Score Calculator

Calculate Wilks score and strength level for powerlifting.

Created and maintained by: CalcTago Editorial TeamLast updated: 2026-02-08

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wilks score?

A coefficient allowing comparison of lifters across different weight classes in powerlifting.

What is a good Wilks score?

300-400 recreational, 400-450 competitive, 450-500 elite, 500+ world class.

Is Wilks or DOTS better?

DOTS is newer and addresses some Wilks limitations, but Wilks is still widely used.

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About this tool

Inputs

  • Gender
  • Body Weight
  • Total (SBD)
  • Male
  • Female

Results

  • Wilks Score
  • Strength Level
  • Percentile
  • Novice
  • Recreational
  • Competitive
  • Elite
  • World Class

Numbers tell a story, and the Wilks Score Calculator helps you read it. Plug in your data to see what the math reveals. All you need to supply is gender, body weight, total (sbd), male and female. From there, the tool determines wilks score, strength level, percentile and other key metrics. Body composition, metabolism, and vital signs interact in complex ways that a single number cannot capture.

Caloric needs combine basal metabolism with an activity multiplier. From students to professionals, anyone who needs to calculate wilks score and strength level for powerlifting benefits from getting an instant, verifiable answer. Age, sex, ethnicity, and fitness level all influence what counts as a healthy range for you. A coefficient allowing comparison of lifters across different weight classes in powerlifting. Individual variation means two people with identical numbers can have very different health profiles. Compare multiple scenarios by saving or noting each result before changing inputs.