Strength
DOTS calculator
The modern powerlifting coefficient used by most federations today.
Your stats
DOTS score
351.05
Used by most federations today, including the IPF.
Total
520kg
Per kg of bodyweight
6.27× BW
What DOTS fixes
The original Wilks coefficient is now over thirty years old and shows some bias against very light and very heavy lifters. DOTS was introduced in 2019 as a re-fit using more recent meet data and a fourth-degree polynomial — simpler than Wilks's fifth-degree one and a better fit at the extremes.
For lifters in the middle of the bodyweight range, DOTS and Wilks scores typically land within a few points of each other. For lifters under 60 kg or over 140 kg, the difference becomes more meaningful.
Frequently asked questions
What is DOTS?
DOTS (Dynamic Objective Team Scoring) is a coefficient introduced in 2019 to replace Wilks in most federations. It's a fourth-degree polynomial of bodyweight that fixes some of the bias Wilks showed at the very light and very heavy ends. It's now the standard in many international and national competitions.
What's a strong DOTS score?
DOTS and Wilks land within a few percent of each other for most lifters in the middle of the bodyweight range. Roughly: 350+ is competitive at the local level, 450+ is national-level, 500+ is world-class.
Should I score myself in DOTS or Wilks?
DOTS is the more current standard. If you're comparing to people in current meet results, use DOTS; if you're comparing to historical records or older lifters, use Wilks — both are shown across the two calculators here.