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Wilks Calculator

Powerlifting score normalized to body weight.

Compute the Wilks score for a powerlifting total to compare lifters across body-weight categories on a single scale.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

kg
kg

Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Wilks coefficient is a polynomial of body weight. Score = total × Wilks coefficient. (We use the original 1994 Wilks coefficients.)

In depth

Compute the Wilks score for a powerlifting total to compare lifters across body-weight categories on a single scale.