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Wilks Score for Powerlifting Relative Strength Calculator

Bodyweight-adjusted powerlifting total score.

Calculates the Wilks coefficient and Wilks score (total × Wilks coeff) to compare powerlifting totals across bodyweight categories. Uses the 2020 updated Wilks formula coefficients.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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Inputs

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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 = Total × 600 / (a + b·BW + c·BW² + d·BW³ + e·BW⁴ + f·BW⁵)

In depth

Calculates the Wilks coefficient and Wilks score (total × Wilks coeff) to compare powerlifting totals across bodyweight categories. Uses the 2020 updated Wilks formula coefficients.