IPF GL Calculator
What are IPF GL points? IPF GL (Goodlift) points are the IPF's official bodyweight-adjusted scoring system for international competition, fitted to an exponential curve of world-record totals. Enter your total and bodyweight and this calculator returns your IPF GL points alongside your DOTS and Wilks-2 scores for comparison. A 185 lb male with a 1,150 lb total scores about 72 IPF GL points.
IPF GL replaced the older IPF Wilks formula for ranking lifters at IPF events. Because it is calibrated to elite competition data, your points are directly comparable to federation rankings - a higher number means a stronger pound-for-pound lifter.
Example: 1,150 lb Total at 185 lb Bodyweight (Male)
A 1,150 lb (521.6 kg) powerlifting total at 185 lb (83.9 kg) bodyweight scores 350.00 DOTS, 71.81 IPF GL points, and 409.86 Wilks-2. Enter your own numbers below to recalculate instantly.
| Scoring System | Score |
|---|---|
| DOTS | 350.00 |
| IPF GL Points | 71.81 |
| Wilks-2 (2020) | 409.86 |
Your Lifts
Enter your total and bodyweight to see your scores
Fill in your squat, bench, and deadlift (or a total) along with your bodyweight above and your DOTS, IPF GL, and Wilks-2 scores will appear here instantly.
Understanding Powerlifting Scores
DOTS (Dynamic Objective Team Scoring) was developed in 2019 by Tim Konertz of the German Powerlifting Federation (BVDK) as the modern replacement for the original Wilks formula, and it has been adopted by many federations worldwide. It uses updated statistical models and is considered more fair across bodyweight classes.
IPF GL Points (Goodlift Points) is the IPF's official scoring system for international competitions. It uses a different mathematical model based on an exponential curve fit to world records.
Wilks-2 (2020) is Robert Wilks' updated formula addressing criticisms of the original 2004 coefficients. Some federations still use it alongside or instead of DOTS.
The McCulloch age coefficient adjusts scores for lifters younger than 23 or older than 40, accounting for natural strength differences across age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scores are calculated using the official published coefficients for each formula. Results may differ slightly from federation-specific implementations due to rounding.
How to use this calculator
- Select your sex and enter your bodyweight in lb or kg.
- Enter your squat, bench press, and deadlift, or switch to Total Only and enter your combined total.
- Optionally add your age for the McCulloch age-adjusted score.
- Read your IPF GL points with DOTS and Wilks-2 shown alongside for comparison.
What your IPF GL score means
IPF GL points rank you against the IPF's exponential model of world-record totals. For raw male lifters, roughly 50 points is recreational, 65 is competitive locally, 80-plus is nationally competitive, and 100-plus is world-class. Women sit lower per tier by the same logic the formula applies to bodyweight.
Because IPF GL is the official IPF scoring system, your points are directly comparable to IPF and affiliate-federation rankings.
Where you rank: the FVCP percentile
A number on its own does not tell you whether you are strong. The FitnessVolt Competition Percentile (FVCP) answers that: it scores your powerlifting total against 2.5 million verified competition results and returns your exact percentile and strength tier for your bodyweight and sex. Most calculators stop at the raw number; FVCP tells you where that number stands among lifters who actually competed.
This is the difference that matters versus self-reported gym data: FVCP is built from judged, weighed, drug-tested-where-applicable meet results sourced from OpenPowerlifting, the largest public database of competition lifting. Your percentile reflects what real lifters hit on the platform, not what people type into an app.
Methodology
Estimates use the established formulas named on this page; percentiles and tiers come from the FVCP model built on 2.5 million-plus verified competition results from OpenPowerlifting and affiliated federations. Standards reflect raw (unequipped) lifts unless stated otherwise. Read the full methodology →