DOTS Calculator: Calculate Your DOTS Score
Dynamic Objective Team Scoring (DOTS) for Accurate Strength Comparison
Free DOTS calculator for powerlifters. Understand your DOTS score, compare your performance across weight classes, and learn about this widely-used powerlifting scoring system used by federations like USAPL and USPA.
Wilks, DOTS & IPF GL Calculator
How to Use the DOTS Calculator
- 1Enter your body weight in kg or lbs.
- 2Enter the total weight lifted (Squat + Bench + Deadlift) in kg or lbs.
- 3Select your gender.
- 4The DOTS formula is primarily designed for raw (unequipped) lifting and total scores. While you can select equipment type and specific lifts, the DOTS score displayed is based on the standard formula which does not factor these in.
- 5Click "Calculate Coefficients" to see your DOTS score alongside other common powerlifting scores.
- 6Review your scores and the general strength level indication.
Note: The DOTS score helps compare a lifter's performance against others, regardless of body weight. A higher DOTS score indicates better relative strength.
Understanding the DOTS Score in Powerlifting
The DOTS (Dynamic Objective Team Scoring) system is a coefficient used to compare the strength of powerlifters across different bodyweight classes and genders. It aims to provide a fair and accurate measure of relative strength, particularly in raw powerlifting.
What is DOTS Score?
DOTS stands for Dynamic Objective Team Scoring. Introduced around 2019, it has gained popularity as a method to normalize and compare powerlifting totals. It is considered by some to be more balanced across various weight classes than older formulas like the original Wilks score, especially for lifters at extreme ends of the bodyweight spectrum.
Which Federations Use DOTS?
The DOTS score is notably used by major powerlifting federations such as USA Powerlifting (USAPL) and the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) for determining "best lifter" awards in competitions, typically for non-master categories, and often for team scoring.
How is DOTS Calculated?
The DOTS formula uses a polynomial equation that takes the lifter's body weight (in kg) and gender as inputs to produce a coefficient. This coefficient is then multiplied by the lifter's total weight lifted (sum of squat, bench press, and deadlift) to generate the DOTS score. The specific coefficients in the polynomial differ for males and females. The calculator above implements this formula.
Why Use DOTS?
DOTS is favored for its attempt to provide a more equitable comparison across all weight classes. While no coefficient system is perfect, DOTS is often seen as an improvement in fairly ranking lifters of significantly different sizes. Its adoption by large federations underscores its relevance in modern powerlifting.
DOTS and Equipment/Lifts
The standard DOTS formula, as implemented in most calculators including this one, is based on the lifter's total (sum of squat, bench, and deadlift) and does not differentiate between raw (unequipped) and equipped lifting within its core calculation. It's primarily applied in contexts of raw lifting. If used in equipped lifting, federations might have specific guidelines or adjustments, but the baseline DOTS calculation shown here remains standard.
Top Powerlifters by DOTS Score (Snapshot ~Early 2025)
The following table shows a snapshot of top powerlifting performances ranked by DOTS score, based on available data. Data includes mixed equipment types (Raw and Wraps) as per the source.
| Rank | Lifter | Fed | Date | Sex | Equip | Class | Weight (kg) | Total (kg) | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristy Hawkins | WRPF | 2023-10-28 | Female | Wraps | 75 | 74 | 725 | 711.19 |
| 2 | Marianna Gasparyan | WRPF | 2019-04-27 | Female | Wraps | 56 | 56 | 612.5 | 709.96 |
| 3 | Colton Engelbrecht | WPC-SA | 2025-03-29 | Male | Wraps | 125 | 120.4 | 1200 | 688.33 |
| 4 | Hunter Henderson #1 | WRPF | 2021-04-24 | Female | Wraps | 75 | 74.3 | 702.5 | 687.63 |
| 5 | Chakera Ingram | USPA | 2019-08-03 | Female | Wraps | 82.5 | 80.4 | 730 | 686.14 |
| 6 | Stefanie Cohen | WRPF | 2019-04-27 | Female | Wraps | 56 | 54.4 | 580 | 685.45 |
| 7 | Denise Herber | WRPF | 2024-04-06 | Female | Wraps | 75 | 72.4 | 689 | 683.64 |
| 8 | Samantha Rice | WRPF | 2023-10-28 | Female | Wraps | 82.5 | 82.4 | 728.5 | 676.54 |
| 9 | Stacy Burr | XPC | 2019-03-02 | Female | Wraps | 67.5 | 66.9 | 650.9 | 675.19 |
| 10 | Chleo Van Wyk | USPA | 2019-08-03 | Female | Wraps | 82.5 | 78.6 | 705 | 670.20 |
| 11 | John Haack | PLU | 2024-09-28 | Male | Raw | 90 | 87.2 | 1013 | 665.75 |
| 12 | Sarah Rainbow | WRPF-AUS | 2024-03-23 | Female | Wraps | 90+ | 100.7 | 775 | 659.56 |
| 13 | Ashley Garcia #1 | WRPF | 2021-04-24 | Female | Wraps | 75 | 73.7 | 670 | 658.67 |
| 14 | Yury Belkin | USA-UA | 2019-08-30 | Male | Wraps | 100 | 100 | 1066 | 656.14 |
| 15 | Brianny Terry | WRPF | 2023-10-28 | Female | Wraps | 75 | 75 | 671 | 653.54 |
| 16 | Chad Penson | WRPF | 2021-04-24 | Male | Wraps | 90 | 88.5 | 997.5 | 650.53 |
| 17 | Jaymi Morris | ProRaw | 2024-03-16 | Female | Wraps | 90 | 85.7 | 707.5 | 644.91 |
| 18 | Eva Dunbar | RPS | 2018-03-10 | Female | Wraps | 67.5 | 66.9 | 621.5 | 644.68 |
| 19 | Agata Sitko | IPF | 2025-01-26 | Female | Raw | - | 68.4 | 628 | 643.38 |
| 20 | Brittany Bowles | WRPF | 2023-10-28 | Female | Wraps | 60 | 59.7 | 577.5 | 642.22 |
This table is for informational purposes, reflecting data from a specific point in time and dataset. DOTS scores are primarily designed for raw lifting.
Weight-Performance Reference Table (Master)
| Body Weight | Performance (Total) |
|---|---|
| 59kg | 618.70kg |
| 66kg | 671.43kg |
| 74kg | 725.24kg |
| 83kg | 779.22kg |
| 93kg | 832.73kg |
| 105kg | 889.81kg |
| 120kg | 952.61kg |
| 150kg | 1057.57kg |
| 180kg | 1143.31kg |
Strength Level Reference Table (Based on IPF Points)
(The levels below are general benchmarks often aligned with IPF Point ranges. Your DOTS score provides relative strength comparison.) (Each column from left to right: Wilks Score, DOTS Score 2020, IPF Score)
| Level | Squat | Bench Press | Deadlift | Total (Example Scores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Class | 198/237/830 | 139/166/855 | 212/253/773 | 526/628/808 |
| Elite | 180/215/755 | 127/151/780 | 197/235/712 | 488/583/744 |
| Advanced | 151/180/631 | 106/127/653 | 172/205/611 | 421/503/630 |
| Intermediate | 125/149/521 | 87/104/534 | 147/173/504 | 359/429/525 |
| Novice | 100/120/417 | 69/83/424 | 122/146/411 | 295/352/416 |
| Beginner | 70/84/289 | 49/59/302 | 91/109/287 | 217/259/283 |
| Untrained | 51/61/208 | 38/46/233 | 73/87/214 | 177/211/216 |
Frequently Asked Questions About DOTS
What is the DOTS calculator used for?
The DOTS calculator is used to determine a powerlifter's DOTS score, which measures their strength relative to their body weight and gender. This allows for comparison between lifters of different sizes and is often used to award "best lifter" trophies in competitions.
How does DOTS compare to Wilks or IPF GL points?
DOTS, Wilks, and IPF GL are all systems to compare relative strength. Wilks is an older system. IPF GL Points are currently used by the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) and its affiliates and account for equipment and lift type. DOTS is used by other federations like USAPL and USPA and is praised for its balance across weight classes, especially in raw lifting.
Is the DOTS score affected by equipment (raw vs. equipped)?
The mathematical formula for DOTS itself, as used in this calculator, does not change based on whether the lifter used equipment or not. It is primarily designed for and applied to raw lifting totals. While you can select "Equipped" in the calculator to see other scores like IPF GL Points change, the DOTS score will be calculated based on your bodyweight, gender, and total lifted, irrespective of the equipment setting for DOTS itself.
Can I use DOTS for individual lifts (squat, bench, deadlift)?
The DOTS score is intended to be calculated from the powerlifting total (sum of all three lifts). While the calculator allows you to select individual lifts to see other scores (like IPF GL Points for single lifts), the DOTS score displayed will always be based on the "Lifted Weight" input as if it were a total for the purpose of the DOTS calculation formula.
Where can I find official DOTS strength level classifications?
Unlike IPF GL Points which have more established general strength level tables, specific DOTS score benchmarks for "novice," "elite," etc., are less standardized across the community. Lifters often track their DOTS score progression over time or compare with competitors in their federation. The strength level table provided on this page is based on general IPF Point benchmarks for overall guidance.