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DOTS Score Calculator

Compare powerlifting totals across bodyweights with the DOTS coefficient.

Reviewed by James Whitfield · How we check our maths

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Results
DOTS score
351
Total
520 kg (1146 lb)
Level
advanced
Total as x bodyweight
6.27x
Coefficient
0.6751

Working

  1. 1total 520 kg x 0.6751 = 351 DOTS

Quick answer

DOTS multiplies your total by a coefficient derived from bodyweight, letting a 60 kg and a 120 kg lifter be compared on one scale.

The formula

DOTS = total x 500 / (a x bw^4 + b x bw^3 + c x bw^2 + d x bw + e)

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • CategoryMen
  • Bodyweight83 kg
  • Squat180 kg
  • Bench press120 kg
  • Deadlift220 kg

Result

  • DOTS score351
  • Total520 kg (1146 lb)
  • Leveladvanced
  • Total as x bodyweight6.27x
  • Coefficient0.6751

How to use the DOTS Score Calculator

  1. 1Select your category and enter competition bodyweight in kilograms.
  2. 2Enter your best successful squat, bench and deadlift.
  3. 3Compare the DOTS score with training partners of any size — the coefficient handles the difference.

Frequently asked questions

Is DOTS better than Wilks?

DOTS replaced Wilks in many federations because it fits modern data better, especially at the light and heavy ends of the scale.

Does DOTS work for single lifts?

It is designed for the three-lift total, but the same coefficient is often applied to a single lift for informal comparison.

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