Wilks Score Calculator
Quick answer: Enter squat, bench, deadlift, and bodyweight to get your Wilks score.
The Wilks score normalizes powerlifting totals across bodyweight, letting a 132-lb lifter and a 275-lb lifter compare strength fairly. Enter your three competition lifts and bodyweight to get your Wilks-1 score and classification.
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Last reviewed: April 2026Report an error
Wilks Score
289.0
Total: 945 lbs (428.6 kg) at 81.6 kg bodyweight. Classification: Novice.
Total (lbs)
945
Total (kg)
428.6
Classification
Novice
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How to Use This Wilks Score Calculator
- 1Enter your best squat, bench, and deadlift in lbs or kg.
- 2Enter your bodyweight at competition.
- 3Select sex (male or female coefficients differ).
- 4Read your Wilks score and tier classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Roughly: <200 beginner, 200–300 novice, 300–400 intermediate to advanced, 400–500 elite, 500+ world class.
- The IPF replaced Wilks-1 with the IPF GL (Goodlift) score in 2020. Both normalize for bodyweight; Wilks is still widely used outside IPF events.
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