Free powerlifting calculator
DOTS score calculator
Calculate a DOTS score from bodyweight and squat-bench-deadlift total in pounds or kilograms, with the exact coefficient method shown.
Reviewed December 4, 2025
Powerlifting total comparison
DOTS score
404.5
Bodyweight-adjusted powerlifting total
Total / bodyweight
5.71×
Shown for context; this ratio is not DOTS.
Use the coefficient category that applies to the competition result being compared. DOTS is a sport score, not a health or training-readiness measure.
What this result means
DOTS scales a powerlifting total against bodyweight using sex-specific polynomial coefficients. It is useful for comparing sanctioned-style totals across body sizes, but it does not measure health, technique, training quality, or the value of an individual lift.
DOTS = total kg × 500 ÷ (a + bw×b + bw²×c + bw³×d + bw⁴×e).
What DOTS is comparing
A simple total-to-bodyweight ratio favors lighter lifters in ways that do not match observed strength scaling. DOTS uses a fitted curve to make cross-bodyweight comparison more practical.
Use the same scoring method when comparing results. DOTS, Wilks, and IPF GL are different formulas and their scores are not interchangeable.
Use a real total
For a competition-style comparison, enter the best successful squat, bench press, and deadlift from the same meet or test day. Adding lifetime bests from different dates creates a hypothetical total.
Gym lifts can still be tracked, but equipment, depth, pauses, judging, and straps materially change the comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DOTS score?
It is a bodyweight-adjusted score based on a powerlifting total and sex-specific coefficients.
Is DOTS the same as Wilks?
No. They use different coefficients and produce different scores.
Can I calculate DOTS in pounds?
Yes. This tool converts pounds to kilograms before applying the formula.
Sources and assumptions
A total with its full history
Track the squat, bench, and deadlift behind the score.
LogFast keeps each approved lift, variation, and date available so the coach can discuss progress beyond a single bodyweight-adjusted number.
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