IPF and Wilks points calculator for powerlifting totals
Calculate IPF GL and Wilks points
IPF and Wilks points calculator: meaning, method and clean comparisons
This IPF and Wilks points calculator converts your bodyweight and powerlifting total into two comparable scores. IPF GL adapts to sex, equipment and whether the result is a full 3-lift total or a bench-only event. Wilks is a legacy standard many federations still reference for historical comparison. Both express performance relative to bodyweight so you can compare lifters across classes.
IPF GL computes a coefficient from three constants tied to your division; multiplying that coefficient by your total yields your GL points. The constants were fitted to large datasets of elite results so that around 100 points approximates an elite level at a given bodyweight. Wilks uses a polynomial in bodyweight to create a coefficient; multiplying that by your total yields Wilks points. Expect some disagreement between systems at very light or very heavy bodyweights because they are fit to different data and goals.
- Compare like with like: same meet rules, same event type, similar weigh-in timing.
- Track both absolute totals and points over training cycles to see whether bodyweight changes help or hurt relative performance.
- For a weight cut, check whether any potential points gain offsets the expected drop in total.
IPF and Wilks points FAQs
Which score should I use for raw meets?
Choose IPF GL with classic equipment and 3-lift selected. It mirrors current IPF practice for relative ranking.
Why do my Wilks and IPF GL scores differ?
The systems use different datasets and math. Differences are common at the extremes of bodyweight.
Can I enter pounds?
Yes. The calculator converts to kilograms internally before computing points.
Do points determine placings?
Placings within a weight class are by total. Points are mainly for best-lifter awards and cross-class comparisons.